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Matthijs Naiveu
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Matthijs Naiveu
- An elegant lady seated in an interior receiving a letter from a footman
- signed and dated lower right: M. Naiveu Pinxit/ 1687
- oil on canvas
Provenance
With Wilhelm Smolka, Vienna, from whom acquired by the present collector in 1980 for 250,000 schillings.
Condition
The canvas has been relined, which has somewhat flattened the paint surface, which is otherwise secure and generally in good condition under a degraded, matt varnish. The aforementioned varnish makes the canvas difficult to read under UV light although some minor scattered retouchings do fluoresce in the darker areas.
Offered in a stained wooden 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."