Lot 100
  • 100

Circle of Willem van Aelst

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Willem van Aelst
  • Still life with grapes, peaches and a bouquet of flowers in a jar, all on a draped ledge
  • oil on canvas
  • 25 by 30 3/4 in.
  • 63.5 by 78 cm.

Condition

Lined canvas. The surface is firm and stable, slightly thinner on the black background; very fine craquelure; very dark and soiled varnish. Under UV light: uneven varnish, thicker at lower right quadrant with some areas of inpainting in same area; a few scattered, newer retouches to the background near the upper edge; retouches to the yellow flower at center.
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