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Jan van Kessel the Elder
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Jan Van Kessel the Elder
- A sturgeon and thornback ray with a cod, oysters, mussels and other fish on a seashore, a ship in the distance
- signed lower right: İ. V. KESSEL. F
- oil on copper
Provenance
By family tradition in a private collection since the 1850s;
From whom acquired by the present owner.
From whom acquired by the present owner.
Literature
K. Ertz and C. Nitze-Ertz, Die Maler Jan van Kessel. Jan van Kessel der Ältere 1626–1679, Jan van Kessel der Jüngere 1654–1708, Jan van Kessel der 'Andere' ca. 1620 – ca. 1621, Lingen 2012, p. 237, cat. no. 279, reproduced.
Condition
The copper plate has a slight undulation at center, but this is only noticeable when seen from an angle and is not distracting. Overall there is excellent retention of the paint surface with lovely detail throughout. Examination under UV light reveals a few tiny dots of retouching in the sky and some retouching along the upper edge. This painting is presentable and can be hung as is.
In a simple black wood 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
The landscape may by another hand, possibly Bonaventura Peeters (Antwerp 1614-1652), with whom van Kessel is known to have collaborated.