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Attributed to Johannes Becx
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Johannes Becx
- The Dutch flagship the 'Seven Provinces' and other shipping before the town of Vlissingen
- bears signature lower left: AStork
- oil on panel
Provenance
Comte A. de Romee de Vichenet, Belgium;
Comte Amede de Beauffort, Belgium;
Anonymous sale, Vienna, Dorotheum, 7 October 1990, lot 121.
Comte Amede de Beauffort, Belgium;
Anonymous sale, Vienna, Dorotheum, 7 October 1990, lot 121.
Condition
The actual painting is lighter blue and less red in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The panel is bevelled on all sides, and consists of three planks, joined horizontally, reinforced by battons to the reverse. The planks are slightly warped. One split of approx. 15 cm. can be seen between the middle and upper plank along the right edge. The paint surface seems to be a bit abraded in the sky, with the woodgrain showing through, and is under a somewhat clear and shiny varnish layer. The joins have been retouched, but no major damages are apparent. Inspection under Ultra Violet light reveals the retouched joins and additional small retouchings throughout, following the grain of the wood. Also some retouching can be seen in the red flag and sails to the left.
Offered in a cabinet style, faux tortoise shell frame with gilt fillets, in good condition. (ML)
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"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 painting is very close in style to the Battle of Texel, 1673, by Johannes Becx, sold London, Sotheby's, 29 May 2002, lot 1. In particular the 'Seven Provinces', the flagship of Dutch Admiral Michiel de Ruyter (1606-1676), is similarly rendered in both compositions.