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Follower of David Teniers the Younger
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- David Teniers the Younger
- A nightscene with peasants making merry outside an inn
- oil on panel
Provenance
Acquired by Alexander Cuninghame, 16th Laird of Craigends, in the second half of the 19th Century;
By descent to John Chalres Cuninghame;
By descent to his sister-in-law Helen Laura Pearson, The Mansion House, Craigends, Renfrewshire;
Anonymous sale, Christie's, 24 November 1961, lot 46 (where said to be signed with monogram; 380 gns. to Lucas);
Anonymous sale, ("The Property of a Gentleman"), London, Christie's, 19 May 1989, lot 116, for £12,000, as "David Teniers II".
By descent to John Chalres Cuninghame;
By descent to his sister-in-law Helen Laura Pearson, The Mansion House, Craigends, Renfrewshire;
Anonymous sale, Christie's, 24 November 1961, lot 46 (where said to be signed with monogram; 380 gns. to Lucas);
Anonymous sale, ("The Property of a Gentleman"), London, Christie's, 19 May 1989, lot 116, for £12,000, as "David Teniers II".
Condition
The support consists of a single flat stable panel cradled to the reverse. The paint surface is secure. Inspection under UV light reveals a handful of very minor scattered retouchings.
Offered in a later Northern style frame in good 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."
"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."