- 39
After Hans Holbein
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- After Hans Holbein
- Portrait of King Henry VIII
- inscribed upper left: HENRIE, and upper right: VIII
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Benjamin Guiness, 11 Carlton House Terrace, London (according to a label verso)
Condition
STRUCTURE
The painting is supported by two seperate panels, joined vertically in the middle. The panels have bowed slightly with age but appear to be in generally good condition and are providing a stable support for the painting.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good condition with no apparent paint loss or damage.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals retouching down the length of the vertical panel join in the centre of the picture. There is also further retouching around the sitter's hat. There is also retouching down the left hand side of the painting and in minor scattered areas in the sitter's costume.
FRAME
Held in a dark wooden frame.
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark Griffith-Jones (0207 293 5083) or Emmeline Hallmark (0207 293 5407)
mark.griffithjones@laitexier.com
emmeline.hallmark@laitexier.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark Griffith-Jones (0207 293 5083) or Emmeline Hallmark (0207 293 5407)
mark.griffithjones@laitexier.com
emmeline.hallmark@laitexier.com
"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."
Catalogue Note
The present painting is a head and shoulders copy of a three 🍰quarter length portrait of the King (Royal Co♋llection, London).