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Herman Collenius Kollum 1649/50 - 1723 Groningen
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Herman Collenius
- The holy Casimirus of Poland
- inscribed on the frame: De koningsmantel weegt wel zwaar, Op 't kind noch maer, Hier ziet gij 't klaer.
- oil on canvas
Literature
F. Veldman, Hermanus Collenius 1650-1723, Zwolle, 1997
Condition
The canvas has an old lining. There are three large patches to the reverse and approximately 11 further smaller patches in various places all relating to old damages. There appears to have been a full length tear running vertically just left of centre which has been repaired. There is paint loss to the lower left section and elsewhere. Nails are visible to the extreme edges in places. There are stretcher marks visible. Craquelure throughout the canvas. The paint is thin in places. There is surface dirt to the work. Ultraviolet light reveals areas of retouching throughout. Held in a decorative wooden frame in fair condition.
"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
Patron saint of Poland and Lithuania. He was born in 1460. The young prince was trained in spirituality and displayed holiness at an early age. When he was ordered to lead an army against King Matthias I Corvinus and seized the Hungarian throne, he refused.
We are grateful to Ineke Wansing and Fred Meijer for confirming the attribution to Herman Collenius.