- 133
Follower of Dirck van Baburen
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dirck van Baburen
- A Portrait of the artist, half length, holding a flute
bears signature upper left: HBrugghen
- oil on canvas, unframed
Condition
The canvas has been relined. The paint surface is largely secure and the craquelure is stabilised by a thick and yellow varnish. However, there are some small areas of restored damage upper right to the background and the retouching has somewhat discoloured. Thorough inspection under UV light is impeded by this masking varnish but areas of retouching are visible throughout. Unframed.
"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 17th-century copy after a lost original by Baburen, which was signed and dated 1625, and which is now known through an engraving in reverse by Cornelis Bloemaert (see B. Nicolson, Caravaggism in Europe, Oxford 1990, vol. I, p. 55, cat. no. 1060, reproduced vol. III, plate 1060).