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Rien Poortvliet 1932-1995
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Rien Poortvliet
- The Boar Shoot
- signed and dated and inscribed l.r.: Het Loo Rien/ *78
- oil on canvas
- 81 by 100cm., 32 by 39½in.
Provenance
Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands (1911-2004)
Private Collection
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas is unlined and is slightly loose in some areas; it would benefit from re-stretching.
CATALOGUE ILLUSTRATION
The catalogue illustration is broadly representative
PAINT SURFACE
The paint surface is in good clean condition with a light even varnish.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Examination under ultravtiolet light reveals only a couple of spots of retouching. Otherwise the work is in untouched condition.
FRAME
Held in a gilt wood frame in good 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
Het Loo Palace near Apeldoorn was built in 1684 for William III and remained the summer residence of the house of Orange for the next 300 years. The palace is surrounded by acres of forest, prime territory for boar shooting and setting for the present work.
In 1960 Queen Wilhelmina declared that on her death the palace would be left to the state. She died two years later and a thorough restoration program was undertaken. It is now a museum and library dedicated to the Orange-Nassau dynasty.
In 1960 Queen Wilhelmina declared that on her death the palace would be left to the state. She died two years later and a thorough restoration program was undertaken. It is now a museum and library dedicated to the Orange-Nassau dynasty.