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Paulus Moreelse Utrecht 1571 - 1638
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Paulus Moreelse
- A portrait of a bearded gentleman, aged 60, bust length, wearing a black coat with a white collar, in a painted oval
- inscribed with the age of the sitter, signed and dated upper left: Ætatis. 60./ Ao 1606./ PM (in compendium)
- oil on panel
- 57 by 45.5 cm.
Provenance
Ivar Hellberg, Stockholm, by 1938.
Literature
C.H. de Jonge, Paulus Moreelse, Portret- en genreschilder te Utrecht, Assen 1938, pp. 17, 80, no. 31, reproduced fig. 20;
E. Domela Nieuwenhuis, Paulus Moreelse (1571-1638), dissertation, Leiden 2001, vol. I, p. 77, vol. II, p. 353, no. sap7.
Condition
The actual painting isa little less red in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The panel, which consists of three planks, joined vertically, is cradled. The joins are visible to the front and are retouched. The painted surface is under a fine layer of dirt and discoloured varnish. No major damages seem to be apparent, although an overall thinness can be observed. Small scattered retouchings can be seen throughout the composition, e.g. in the background, in the collar, in the face and in the coat. This is all confirmed under ultra violet light. Offered in a cabinet style black wooden frame, in fair condition(ML).
"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."