- 94
After Adriaen Thomasz. Key
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Adriaen Thomasz. Key
- Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange (1533–1584), half-length, wearing black with a white ruff and holding a baton
- later inscribed upper left: William of Orange
- oil on panel
Half length, wearing black with a white ruff 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;
Manuscript Catalogue of Pictures at West Horsley, n.d., vol. 2, p. 129.
Manuscript Catalogue of Pictures at West Horsley, n.d., vol. 2, p. 129.
Condition
The panel is flat and is made up of three panels joined together vertically. The left join has opened up. The picture is very dirty, with an opaque, discoloured varnish. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals 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
An extended copy after the 1579 original by Adriaen Thomasz. Key in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (see K. Jonckheere, Adriaen Thomasz. Key, Portrait of a Calvinist Painter, Turnhout 2007, cat. no A57, p. 99, reproduced p. 222).