Lot 9
- 9
Prague School, late 16th Century
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- A dappled grey stallion tethered in a landscape
- Watercolour and gouache, heightened with silver and gold, within gold framing lines, on vellum
Provenance
Jan Šembera of Bučovice, later Baron of Boskowitz and Schwarzenberg;
possibly the Princes Festetics de Tolna;
William, 12th Duke of Hamilton (1845-1895), Brodick Castle, Arran,
by descent to his daughter, Lady Mary Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Montrose,
thence by descent to the present owner
possibly the Princes Festetics de Tolna;
William, 12th Duke of Hamilton (1845-1895), Brodick Castle, Arran,
by descent to his daughter, Lady Mary Douglas-Hamilton, Duchess of Montrose,
thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Not examined out of frame. From the front, the condition of the work seems extremely good and fresh, with the exception of three very small white spots, possibly from water damage, bottom centre, and a little very light staining, top right corner. Sold in a 19th-century carved and gilded frame.
"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
See note to lot 7.