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Bonaventura Peeters the Elder Antwerp 1614 - 1652 Hoboken
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Description
- Bonaventura Peeters the Elder
- A dutch ship in a heavy storm near a rocky coast
- signed with initials centre right: B.P.
- oil on panel
Condition
The actual painting is a lot warmer and more yellow in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The single panel is flat and stable. It is bevelled on all sides and reinforced with a batton of approximately 2 cm. in the upper right corner to repair a small crack. The paint surface seems to be in very good condition, although it has grown a bit thin in the lighter areas in the sky and sea. A few surface scratces can be seen in the centre. The impasto in the clouds, in the rocks and in the waves is very nicely preserved. One small spot of paint loss, which has been retouched, is visible to the left along the lower edge. The paint surface is under a slightly yellowed layer of varnish, and there's some surface dirt. Inspection under ultra violet light is partially impeded by the varnish layer, but does confirm the aforesaid retouching, and reveals additional tiny scattered retouchings in the left area in the sky. Offered in a plain wood frame with a gold painted parcel, a few paint losses and tiny holes. (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."
Catalogue Note
A comparable painting by Peeters the Elder with a very similar composition, also signed with initials lower right, was sold Braunschweig, Hünerberg, 12 September 1963, lot 71.