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STUDIO OF ISAAC OLIVER | Portrait of Queen Anne of Denmark (1574-1619), circa 1610
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Oliver
- Portrait of Queen Anne of Denmark (1574-1619), circa 1610
- Watercolour and bodycolour, heightened with gold paint on vellum, laid on a Heart suit playing card, gold frame;inscribed verso: Anne wif / of K James [sic]
- 50 by 41 mm.
Provenance
According to Strong (see literature), possibly given by the sitter to Robert Sidney, 1st Earl of Leicester (1563-1626),
by descent to Philip Sidney, 1st Lord de L'Isle and Dudley (1800-1851),
by whom sold to Bertram Wodehouse Currie (1827-1896),
by family descent until Captain Bertram George Francis Currie, of Dingley Hall, Market Harborough;
sale, London, Christie's, 27 March 1953, lot 25 (as Nicholas Hilliard);
sale, London, Sotheby's, 15 July 1982, lot 103 (as Studio of Isaac Oliver);
with Edwin Bucher, Basel, by 1984
by descent to Philip Sidney, 1st Lord de L'Isle and Dudley (1800-1851),
by whom sold to Bertram Wodehouse Currie (1827-1896),
by family descent until Captain Bertram George Francis Currie, of Dingley Hall, Market Harborough;
sale, London, Christie's, 27 March 1953, lot 25 (as Nicholas Hilliard);
sale, London, Sotheby's, 15 July 1982, lot 103 (as Studio of Isaac Oliver);
with Edwin Bucher, Basel, by 1984
Exhibited
London, 1926, case IX, no. 5
Literature
Williamson, 1904, vol. I, p. 18, no. 2, pl. VII;
Strong, 1985, pp. 694 & 697, no. 42, illust. p. 699 (as Isaac Oliver);
Strong, 1995, pp. xiii & 245, illust. p. 138
Strong, 1985, pp. 694 & 697, no. 42, illust. p. 699 (as Isaac Oliver);
Strong, 1995, pp. xiii & 245, illust. p. 138
Condition
Faded and rubbed with some losses to lace detailing.
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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."