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Willem de Poorter Haarlem 1608 - after 1648
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Willem de Poorter
- King Saul
- oil on panel
- 26 1/4 by 20 in.
- 66.7 by 50.8 cm.
Condition
There is a vertical, repaired split in panel across the center with visible inpainting. The paint surface is stable but very soiled. Under Uv light: scattered retouches to the background in the upper half and to the vertical repair.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The present composition relates the story of King Saul and and the young shepherd, David. Saul sufffered from bouts of depression that could only be lifted by David's harp playing. Here, the mighty king is depicted alone with a harp and cello.
An alternate attribution has been suggested to the artist Willem Bartsius, by Dr. Werner Sumowski, on the basis of photographs.
The present painting is accompanied by a photocertificate from Prof. Erik Larsen dated April 30, 1957 that states that the painting is by Ferdinand Bol and dates to the beginning of the 1630s.