Lot 59
  • 59

Joris van Son

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Joris van Son
  • a still life with peaches, pomegranate, grapes, and plums, a nautilus shell, a lit taper, a clay pipe and a compass resting on a ledge in a niche
  • oil on canvas

Condition

The relining is quite old but still effective. The paint surface is secure and under a yellowed varnish which impedes satisfactory inspection under UV light though some retouchigns have discoloured and others can be made out in darker areas. The painting would benefit from a surface clean. Offered in a carved wood frame with some knocks.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

We are grateful to Fred Meijer for proposing the attribution to van Son. Mr Meijer suggests that the some of the objects in the lower half of the composition, such as the rose lower right, may be by an other hand, possibly Hendrick Andriessen (1607-1655).