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Adam Willaerts
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Adam Willaerts
- Coastal scene with a man-of-war dropping anchor off a fortified headland and men dismantling a boat in the foreground
- bears initials on the rowing boat lower right: AW
- oil on panel
Condition
The panel has recently been thinned and cradled. The paint surface has recently been cleaned and restored. Overall the picture is in moderate condition. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals fairly extensive retouching throughout the sky, notably around the horizon line and in the central clouds. There are fewer and more scattered repairs to the sea, ships and figures but the sail of the central boat has been much repainted. The restoration has been reasonably well-carried out and the picture requires no further attention.
Offered with a modern gilt wood and red-painted cassetta frame.
"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."