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Property of a Distinguished Spanish Private Collection SPANISH SCHOOL, 17TH CENTURYPORTRAIT OF LUIS CAROZ, FULL-LENGTH, WEARING THE ORDER OF SAINT JAMES inscribed lower centre: XI / LUIZ CAROZ DE CENTELLAS LLAMADO EL MODESTO EVE 8 CONDE DE QUIRRA / HIJO LEGITIMO DE D GILLEN RAIMUNDO 7 CONDE DE QUIRRA EU ENBASADOR DEL REY G...ICO EN INGLATERRA MURIO SIN SUCESSION... oil on canvasunframed: 209.9 x 116 cm.; 82½ x 45¾ in.framed: 241 x 146.5 cm.; 94⅞ x 57¾ in. Please note: Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. To view Shipping Calculator, please click hereCondition ReportThe canvas is lined and the paint surface is relatively dirty, with a slightly discoloured varnish. There is a vertical seam visible, running the height of the canvas, 20cm. in from the right margin, with associated retouching. There are faint surface scuffs visible scattered throughout the composition, as well as patches of discoloured retouching in the dark background. There are five horizontal bands of retouching, possibly to old folds, at equal intervals, which run the width of the canvas. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals a streaky and rather opaque varnish underneath which the aforementioned restoration is visible, as are some other retouchings: small spots scattered in the sitter's face, more concentrated retouching in his proper right hand, and surrounding his proper left foot. There are small strengthenings scattered in the inscription, as well as the glove that he holds. In overall fair condition. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The