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Anthoon Schoonjans
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Anthoon Schoonjans
- Self-portrait of the artist, half length, wearing a black hat
- oil on canvas
Condition
The canvas has a firm relining.
The paint surface is stable if abraided in some areas and under a yellow varnish.
There is a vertical 25 cm restored tear to the left of the sitter's face and a small area of restoration (1cm by 1cm) above his head. Inspection under UV light reveals old scattered retouchings.
Offered in a carved and gilt wood frame in reasonable condition with some minor knocks
"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
This self-portrait is known in two other versions: the first (perhaps the prime original) is in the Staatsgalerie in Schleitheim (see J. de Maere, Illustrated Dictionary of 17th Century Flemish Painters, vol. II, Brussels 1994, p. 1046, reproduced). A third autograph version was sold Paris, Millon & Associés, 18 March 2002, lot 22, for 25,000 Euros.