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Bartholomeus Assteyn
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Bartholomeus Assteyn
- A still life of grapes, cherries, peaches and other fruit in a basket, with a rose and a dragonfly on a stone ledge
- Signed and dated lower right: B. Asstÿn. / i1637
- oil on panel
- 20 1/4 x 30 3/8 inches
Provenance
Diana Henderson;
With Rafael Valls Ltd., London, 2004;
From whom purchased by the present collectors.
With Rafael Valls Ltd., London, 2004;
From whom purchased by the present collectors.
Condition
Panel is flat, stable, un-cradled, beveled on all four sides. The panel is comprised of two pieces of wood with a horizontal join. Scattered retouches are found under UV light, mostly isolated to the background. Another area of retouching is found along the join at the far right side, an area which also has a small spot of lifting. The main still life elements are in good condition overall, the apple with the fly at top does have some small retouches. Could be hung in its current state, in a carved wooden 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Assteyn is believed to have gained his training from his father Abraham Bartolomeusz., following which, in 1631, he became a member of the painters' guild in Dordrecht. As the present work demonstrates, his style was deeply influenced by that of Ambrosius Bosschaert and Balthasar van der Ast in his employment of a slightly elevated vantage point and crisply stylized detail. Assteyn’s oeuvre is quite small, and this unpublished picture is one of only 23 dated works painted between 1628 and 1659 (see L.J. Bol, "Bartolomeus Assteijn, Dordts schilder van blommen en fruy ten", Oud Holland, 68, 1 953, pp.136-148).