Lot 328
  • 328

Circle of Edwaert Collier

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Edwaert Collier
  • A vanitas still life with a globe, a skull and other human bones, musical instruments and several books all aranged on a draped table
  • possible remains of signature on the unfolded paper lower right
  • oil on canvas

Condition

The canvas has a firm relining which has slightly flattened the paint surface. The paint surface is secure but thin in areas. Inspection under UV light reveals some scattered retouchings and strengthenings and some localised more extensive areas of retouching to the darker areas of the background. Offered in a modern carved wood Northern style frame.
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