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After Bartholomeus van der Helst
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Description
- Bartholomeus van der Helst
- The celebration of the Peace of Münster, 18 June 1648, in the headquarters of the crossbowmen's civic guard (St. George Guard), Amsterdam
- oil on canvas
Condition
The actual painting is warmer in tone and has slightly less contrast than the illustration in the catalogue suggests. The canvas has a rigid relining, but seems to be in good condition. A restored damage (tear?) of approximately 2 cm. is visible to the centre left, as well as another one to the upper left. There's minimal frame abrasion to the upper left corner. The paint surface is fairly flattened, due to the stiff relining. There is some surface dirt. Small scattered discoloured retouchings can be seen in the background. Inspection under ultra violet light is partly impeded by the thick varnish layer, but confirms the retouchings as mentioned above and reveals additional retouchings to the outer edges, particularly to the lower edge. Offered in a black ebonised wood frame. (MW/ML)
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"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."
Catalogue Note
An exact copy after the original by Van der Helst painted for the St. George Guard in 1648, in the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam (inv. no. SK-C-2). The sitters are Captain Cornelisz. Jansz. Witsen, with the silver drinking horn, Lieutenant Johan Oetgens van Waveren, shaking the former's hand, Jacob Banning, ensign, seated beside the drum, Dirck Claesz Thoveling and Thomas Hartog, sergeants, Pieter van Hoorn, Willem Pietersz van der Voort, Adriaen Dirck Sparwer, Hendrick Calaber, Govert van der Mij, Johannes Calaber, Benedictus Schaeck, Jan Maes, Jacob van Diemen, Jan van Ommeren, Isaac Ooyens, Gerrit Pietersz van Anstenraadt, Herman Teunisz de Kluyter, Andries van Anstenraadt, Christoffel Poock, Hendrick Dommer Wz, Paulus Hennekijn, Lambregt van den Bos and Willem, the drummer.
With the treaty of Münster, signed on 15 May 1648, peace was finally agreed between the United Provinces and Spain, putting an end to both the Thirty Year's War and the Eighty Year's War. With it, the Dutch Republic finally gained full independence.
With the treaty of Münster, signed on 15 May 1648, peace was finally agreed between the United Provinces and Spain, putting an end to both the Thirty Year's War and the Eighty Year's War. With it, the Dutch Republic finally gained full independence.