Lot 81
  • 81

Follower of Maerten Ryckaert

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Maerten Ryckaert
  • A landscape with a ruined castle in the foreground, charged with the papal coat-of-arms, and a view of a town beyond
  • oil on panel

Condition

The lot is painted on a single oak panel with a thin vertical crack of approx 10 cm running downwards from the upper left edge. The paint surface is in very good condition and inspection under ultraviolet light reveals some very minor retouchings to the upper areas of the sky and along the restored crack. The lot is offered in a painted wooden frame with some knocks on all edges.
"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."