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Pieter de Putter The Hague before 1600 - 1659 Beverwijk
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Description
- Pieter de Putter
- A fisherman in his barn with fresh-water fish, a woman in the background, a cat playing with a fish on a barrel in the foreground
- signed in monogram lower left on the boat: PD (in compendium) VT
- oil on panel
Provenance
Mrs Kuhn, Amsterdam,
Her sale, Amsterdam, Frederik Muller, 4 June 1929, lot 2, reproduced (as by Brekelenkam);
Dr. L. D. van Hengel, Arnhem;
Anonymous sale, Dordrecht, Mak, 7 June 1966, lot 66, reproduced (as by Putter);
Anonymous sale, The Hague, Van Marle & Bignell, 20 April 1971, lot 228, reproduced.
Condition
The catalogue illustration is representative for the painting, though the actual painting is slightly less red in tone. The panel is cradled, and seems to consist of two planks joined horizontally. The paint surface has grown slightly thin in places, mainly in the background and the dress of the lady, but otherwise seems to be in good condition. The joint, which is visible to the front, has been retouched, and strengthening is visible throughout, e.g. in the barrel and the fish in the foreground, in the door on the left and in the roof. The painting is under a clear layer of varnish and seems to be recently cleaned. Inspection under ultra violet light confirms the aforesaid retouchings and reveals additional scattered retouchings and strengthening throughout, and reveals an old restored horizontal crack just below the upper edge. Offered in a black wood frame with a gilt fillet in good condition. (MW)
"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."