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Elias Pieter van Bommel
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- Elias Pieter van Bommel
- A busy harbour with merchants unloading their goods
- signed on the pole l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 82,5 by 112 cm.
Provenance
Richard Green, London, 1993
Condition
The canvas has been relined. Some craquelure mainly in the sky, some retouches along the edges due to frame abrasion. One small retouch above the churchtower (1,5 by 1 cm) and a few very small scattered retouches in the sky. In very good condition.
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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
An old label on the reverse, indistinctly inscribed and dated 1856
Elias Pieter van Bommel was born in Amsterdam and studied at the Rijksacademie. He received tuition from George Andries Roth (1809-1887), who influenced his early preference for painting landscapes.
Van Bommel travelled extensively visiting Belgium, Germany, France, Hungary and Italy and painted many works during his trips abroad. He exhibited in Amsterdam, The Hague, Groningen and Leeuwarden between 1833-39 and 1841-59.
The present lot is a spectacular example of Van Bommel's fantasy views. The whole setting, with many figures in a Dutch harbour unloading their goods, bathes in a beautiful light. One could not help being drawn into the scene, the eye meandering through the masterful composition.
Elias Pieter van Bommel was born in Amsterdam and studied at the Rijksacademie. He received tuition from George Andries Roth (1809-1887), who influenced his early preference for painting landscapes.
Van Bommel travelled extensively visiting Belgium, Germany, France, Hungary and Italy and painted many works during his trips abroad. He exhibited in Amsterdam, The Hague, Groningen and Leeuwarden between 1833-39 and 1841-59.
The present lot is a spectacular example of Van Bommel's fantasy views. The whole setting, with many figures in a Dutch harbour unloading their goods, bathes in a beautiful light. One could not help being drawn into the scene, the eye meandering through the masterful composition.