- 145
Dutch or English School, early 18th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Dutch or English School, early 18th century
- Still life of shrimps in a porcelain dish, oysters, a peeled lemon, a wine glass, and a barrel and flask, all upon a stone ledge
- oil on canvas, unframed
Provenance
Anonymous sale ('The Property of a Gentleman'), London, Christie's, 16 December 1988, lot 128 (as Philips Angel);
With Kunstandel P. de Boer b.v., Amsterdam, by 1995, from whom acquired by the present owner.
With Kunstandel P. de Boer b.v., Amsterdam, by 1995, from whom acquired by the present owner.
Condition
The canvas has been lined, the paint surface is relatively clean and the varnish is clear and even. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals retouching throughout the background, which shows some evidence of wear, largely to reduce the appearance of craquelure. There is also retouching in the centre of the barrel, and scattered through the foreground in the table. There is some repaint in the yellow of the lemon and its peel, retouching to disguise the craquelure in the oysters, and the stem of the glass and some of the prawns have been strengthened slightly. In overall fair 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
A second still life, of similar dimensions and likely by the same hand, although on copper, is recorded at Nederlands Instituut voor Kunstgeschiedenis as having been with Gerbr. Douwes, Amsterdam and London, in 1982.1 This painting was also previously thought to be by Philips Angel, but is now believed by Fred G. Meijer of the RKD, The Hague, to be by an anonymous Dutch or English hand and executed between 1680–1730.
1. RKD online reference number: 17408