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Cornelis Johannes Schaalje The Hague 1748 - 1807 Leiden
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Description
- Cornelis Johannes Schaalje
- a still life with white and blue grapes, peaches, a pumpkin and a walnut, all on a wooden ledge
- signed and dated lower right: C s J s Schaalje f/ 1804
- oil on panel
Provenance
With Kunsthandel Leffelaar, Haarlem (according to a label on the reverse).
Condition
The actual painting is more subdued in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The single panel is lightly bevelled on all but the upper side. A vertical crack of approximately 15 cm. is visible in the centre. The paint surface has grown slightly thin in the background and in the pink flower, but otherwise the paint surface seems to be in good condition. A few minor retouches can be observed in the blue grapes in the foreground, and in the flowers to the upper right. The paint surface is under a clear layer of varnish. There's a fine layer of surface dirt. Inspection under ultra violet light confirms the aforesaid retouches, but reveals no further retouching. Offered in a wood plaster wood frame, with a few losses in along the edges and in the corners. (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
Cornelis Johannes Schaalje was active in Leiden, where there are two overdoors signed and dated 1790 in a house at the Nieuwe Rijn 12. A beautiful example of this master's rare work was sold New York, Sotheby's, 11 January 1996, lot 170.