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JOHN HOSKINS | Portrait of a gentleman wearing armour, circa 1650
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of a gentleman wearing armour, circa 1650
- Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, gilt-metal frame;signed centre left with the artist's initials: IH.
- 47 by 39 mm.
Provenance
Ernst Holzscheiter, Meilen, by 1957;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 9 June 1986, lot 11
sale, London, Sotheby's, 9 June 1986, lot 11
Exhibited
Zurich, 1957-1958;
Zurich, 1961
Zurich, 1961
Condition
Slight loss and re-touching of blue ground very above the crown of the head and a further section at base at 6 o'clock on armour. There is also very slight loss of blue at edge between 2 and 4 o'clock. The face is possibly a little faded.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."