CORNELIUS JOHNSON | Portrait of a lady, possibly Anne Darell, wife of Thomas Berkeley of Spetchley, half-length
CORNELIUS JOHNSON
London 1593 - 1661 Utrecht
Portrait of a lady, possibly Anne Darell, wife of Thomas Berkeley of Spetchley, half-length
signed, centre right: Cornelius Jonson / van Ceulen; and inscribed on an old label attached to the stretcher, verso: A Portrait of Anne daughter of / William Darrell Sqr / of Scotney Co. Sussex...
oil on canvas
76.5 by 63.5cm.; 30 by 25in.
Condition Report:
The canvas is lined, the paint surface is slightly dirty and the varnish is discoloured and uneven. Discoloured retouching is visible scattered throughout the sitter’s face, neck, lace collar and white wrap. Other retouchings are also visible to the naked eye in the background. Inspection under ultraviolet light is impeded by the old, milky varnish but confirms the aforementioned retouchings and further reveals some lines of strengthening around the sitter’s hair and sides of her face. 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:
With Leggatt, London, 1925;
Walter de Zoete, Esq. (d. 1934), Layer Breton Lodge, Colchester, and Blenheim House, North Berwick;
By whose Executors sold, Christie's, 5 April 1935, lot 91, for £22 to Collings.
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CORNELIUS JOHNSON
London 1593 - 1661 Utrecht
Portrait of a lady, possibly Anne Darell, wife of Thomas Berkeley of Spetchley, half-length
signed, centre right: Cornelius Jonson / van Ceulen; and inscribed on an old label attached to the stretcher, verso: A Portrait of Anne daughter of / William Darrell Sqr / of Scotney Co. Sussex...
oil on canvas
76.5 by 63.5cm.; 30 by 25in.
Condition Report:
The canvas is lined, the paint surface is slightly dirty and the varnish is discoloured and uneven. Discoloured retouching is visible scattered throughout the sitter’s face, neck, lace collar and white wrap. Other retouchings are also visible to the naked eye in the background. Inspection under ultraviolet light is impeded by the old, milky varnish but confirms the aforementioned retouchings and further reveals some lines of strengthening around the sitter’s hair and sides of her face. 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:
With Leggatt, London, 1925;
Walter de Zoete, Esq. (d. 1934), Layer Breton Lodge, Colchester, and Blenheim House, North Berwick;
By whose Executors sold, Christie's, 5 April 1935, lot 91, for £22 to Collings.
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