Circle of NICOLAS NEUFCHATEL (1527-1590)

The Property from the Estate of VICTOR D. SPARK

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Circle of NICOLAS NEUFCHATEL (1527-1590)

Portrait of a Gentleman said to be Andreas Imhoff, Chief Councillor of Nuremberg, standing three-quarter length, wearing a black costume with a fur lined cloak and gold chains, holding gloves and a sword, beside a table

oil on canvas
39¾ x 34 5/8in. (101 x 88cm.)

Provenance

Florence C. Hanle
Anon. Sale, Christie's, New York, May 31, 1979, lot 17, as Neufchatel

Lot Essay

According to an old label formerly attached to the reverse of the original canvas the sitter is identified as 'Andreas Imhoff ii Duumvir'. Andreas Imhoff (1491-1579) was the most illustrious member of one of Nuremberg's oldest and wealthiest families. He served as a member of the city council from 1523 until his death and as its treasurer starting in 1544. For other likenesses of him see C.F. von Imhoff, Magnet Nuremberg, Connoisseur, Nov. 1978, pls. 8 & 10