Lot 181
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PIETER VAN BOUCLE | Still life with fish and liver; Still life with artichoke, cabbage and meat

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Still life with fish and liver; Still life with artichoke, cabbage and meat
  • the former signed in monogram centre left: .P.VB.;the latter signed in monogram lower centre: .P.VB.
  • both oil on canvas
  • the former: 58.2 x 75.2 cm.; 22 7/8  x 29 5/8  in.the latter: 58.7 x 70 cm.; 23 1/8  x 27 1/2  in.

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Paris, Oger & Dumont, 3 October 1991, lot 6 (the latter only).

Condition

The former: The canvas is lined, the paint surface is clean and the varnish only slightly discoloured. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals fine lines and small spots of retouching scattered throughout the paint surface, largely to disguise the appearance of craquelure, as well as other larger areas in and around the oysters, centre left, along the lower margin, and in the liver. In overall good condition. The latter: the canvas is lined, the paint surface is relatively dirty and the varnish is discoloured. There are three small spots of paint loss and associated retouchings in the cucumber, lower left, as well as an area with surface accretions in the centre of the right margin, in a spot on the cabbage, and in the upper right corner. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals fairly extensive retouchings throughout, which fluoresce palely. 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.
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