ATTRIBUTED TO WILLEM KEY | Portrait of Margaret, Duchess of Parma and Governor of the Netherlands (1522-1586), bust length
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLEM KEY
Breda circa 1515/6 - 1568 Antwerp
Portrait of Margaret, Duchess of Parma and Governor of the Netherlands (1522-1586), bust length
indistinctly inscribed on an old label, verso: Margaret natural daughter / of Emperor Charles the 5th / Widow of Octavius first / Duke of Parma, and / Governor elect of the Low / Countries 1559 / bought in the sale of the Hirs Tagel 1813; and stamped with two red wax seals
oil on panel
48.4 by 33.2cm.; 19 by 13in. (extended by 5.8 cm at top, originally 42.5 cm. high)
Condition Report:
The panel is uncradled, flat and stable. On the reverse a horizontal addition is visible along the upper margin (5 cm. wide), and a horizontal split running the width of the panel is visible from the front (2 cm. wide), along which there are some small paint losses. The paint surface is otherwise very dirty with a discoloured varnish. There is slight lifting of the paint surface in a spot in her cheek, and some small losses are scattered in the background to her left, and in the lower right corner. Small, discoloured retouchings to previous losses are visible scattered throughout, most notably to an area in her right shoulder (1 x 1 cm.). Inspection under ultraviolet light is impeded by the old, milky varnish but confirms the retouchings visible to the naked eye, including some vertical, fine lines scattered particularly through the left side of her face along the wood grain. In overall fair condition.
"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."
Provenance:
Hendrik, Baron Fagel (1765-1838), Secretary of State to the States General of the Netherlands and Ambassador to England;
His sale, London, Phillips, 15 March 1813, lot 40, for £33.12.0 (as by Hans Holbein the Younger), to Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 1st Duke of
Buckingham and Chandos (1776-1839), for Stowe House, Buckinghamshire;
By descent to his son, Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 2nd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos (1797-1861), Stowe House, Buckinghamshire;
His sale, Christie's on the premises, Stowe House, twenty-first day, 12 September 1848, lot 50, to R. Berkeley. Esq, for £5.15.6.
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ATTRIBUTED TO WILLEM KEY
Breda circa 1515/6 - 1568 Antwerp
Portrait of Margaret, Duchess of Parma and Governor of the Netherlands (1522-1586), bust length
indistinctly inscribed on an old label, verso: Margaret natural daughter / of Emperor Charles the 5th / Widow of Octavius first / Duke of Parma, and / Governor elect of the Low / Countries 1559 / bought in the sale of the Hirs Tagel 1813; and stamped with two red wax seals
oil on panel
48.4 by 33.2cm.; 19 by 13in. (extended by 5.8 cm at top, originally 42.5 cm. high)
Condition Report:
The panel is uncradled, flat and stable. On the reverse a horizontal addition is visible along the upper margin (5 cm. wide), and a horizontal split running the width of the panel is visible from the front (2 cm. wide), along which there are some small paint losses. The paint surface is otherwise very dirty with a discoloured varnish. There is slight lifting of the paint surface in a spot in her cheek, and some small losses are scattered in the background to her left, and in the lower right corner. Small, discoloured retouchings to previous losses are visible scattered throughout, most notably to an area in her right shoulder (1 x 1 cm.). Inspection under ultraviolet light is impeded by the old, milky varnish but confirms the retouchings visible to the naked eye, including some vertical, fine lines scattered particularly through the left side of her face along the wood grain. In overall fair condition.
"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."
Provenance:
Hendrik, Baron Fagel (1765-1838), Secretary of State to the States General of the Netherlands and Ambassador to England;
His sale, London, Phillips, 15 March 1813, lot 40, for £33.12.0 (as by Hans Holbein the Younger), to Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 1st Duke of
Buckingham and Chandos (1776-1839), for Stowe House, Buckinghamshire;
By descent to his son, Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 2nd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos (1797-1861), Stowe House, Buckinghamshire;
His sale, Christie's on the premises, Stowe House, twenty-first day, 12 September 1848, lot 50, to R. Berkeley. Esq, for £5.15.6.
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