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After Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt
- Portrait of Prince Maurice of Nassau, half-length, wearing armour and a red sash, holding a baton
- later inscribed upper left: Maurice of Nassau
- oil on panel
Half length, wearing a red sash and holding a baton
Provenance
Great Houghton, Yorkshire;
Fryston Hall, Ferrybridge, Yorkshire.
Fryston Hall, Ferrybridge, Yorkshire.
Literature
Possibly Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe, Pictures at Fryston Hall, manuscript, after 1886, p. 7, as hanging in the hall and staircase, as by School of Mireveldt;
Manuscript Catalogue of Pictures at West Horsley, n.d., vol. 2, p. 129;
An Inventory […] of Pictures at West Horsley Place, Surrey, The property of the Marquess of Crewe, 1938, p. 24.
Manuscript Catalogue of Pictures at West Horsley, n.d., vol. 2, p. 129;
An Inventory […] of Pictures at West Horsley Place, Surrey, The property of the Marquess of Crewe, 1938, p. 24.
Condition
The picture is made up of thee panels. A vertical split running the length of the panel is visible 7 inches from the right margin. The canvas support on the reverse of the panel split. The picture is very dirty, with retouchings throughout.
"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
Derived from the original three quarter length by Michiel van Mierevelt in the Stedelijk Museum Het Prinsenhof, Delft (see A. Jansen et. al, De Portretfabriek van Michiel van Mierevelt, Delft 2011, cat. no 5b, p. 142, reproduced).