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Pieter Neefs the Elder
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pieter Neefs the Elder
- Interior of a gothic cathedral with figures promenading in the aisle
- signed upper right: DEN AVDEN NEEffS
- oil on canvas
Provenance
With Symons and Son auctioneers, Barnstaple, lot 103 (according to a label on the reverse);
With Amell's, Stockholm;
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1980.
With Amell's, Stockholm;
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1980.
Condition
The signed canvas has a relining which is a little tight. To the naked eye the painting appears in good condition with no major damages though it is perhaps a little thin in the background. Inspection under UV light reveals some old restoration, probably of a tear, at centre and some scattered retouchings to add definition. Offered in a reproduction Dutch rippled 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."
Catalogue Note
Several of the figures, and the centremost dog, appear to have been added by a different hand at a slightly later date.