- 171
Attributed to Frederik de Moucheron
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Frederik de Moucheron
- Two figures beside a river, a bridge beyond
- signed lower left: Mou...eron
inventory number 74 etched into the reverse - oil on oak panel
- 9 in by 9 in
Provenance
Ms Gotiers, according to an old label affixed to the reverse;
Probably Francis Greville, 5th Earl of Warwick (1853–1924);
Thence by descent.
Probably Francis Greville, 5th Earl of Warwick (1853–1924);
Thence by descent.
Exhibited
Wellesley (Mass.), Davis Museum, on long term loan.
Literature
Possibly Anon., Inventory of the contents of Warwick Castle, ms., 1900, ('Landscape [Dutch School]'), hanging in the State Boudoir.
Condition
In very good condition. The panel is flat and uncradled and bevelled on all four edges. The painting is dirty and the varnish layer uneven and discoloured. The paint surface appears to be very well preserved with much original impasto intact. There are five retouched hairline fractures along the upper edge and a very few scattered local retouchings.
"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."