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Jacob Willemsz. de Wet Haarlem circa 1610 - 1675
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacob Willemsz. de Wet
- The Queen of Sheba before King Salomon
- signed indistinctly and dated 1635 lower right
- oil on panel
- 26 by 34 1/2 in.
- 66 by 87.7 cm.
Provenance
Sale: Parke-Bernet, New York, February 21, 1944, lot 29
William Roth (acquired at the above)
William Roth (acquired at the above)
Condition
The panel has three horizontal joins across center with visible repairs along them. The surface is very soiled and dark. Under UV light: inpainting along the repairs and the adjacent areas.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.