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Egbert Lievensz. van der Poel Delft 1621 - 1664 Rotterdam
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Egbert Lievensz. van der Poel
- A Burning Mill at Night with Villagers scrambling to extinguish the fire
- signed and dated lower right Evander Poel (the ev linked)
- oil on panel
- 12 by 15 1/8 in.
- 30.5 by 38.4 cm.
Condition
the surface is very dark and dull. Under UV light: opaque varnish is covering up any potential inpainting.
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
Egbert van der Poel painted a great many nocturns with conflagrations. Another very similar panel, of almost exactly the same dimensions and format, was offered London, Christie's, April 9, 2003, lot 38, sold for £10,157.