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Abraham Jansz. Begeyn
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Abraham Jansz. Begeyn
- An italianate landscape with a herdsman and his cattle resting near a tree
- traces of a signature lower left: AB (in ligature)e...n.
- oil on panel
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Zurich, Koller, 27 November/1 December 1984, lot 5039;
With Robert Noortman, Maastricht/London, by 1986;
Offered, Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 1 June 1987, lot 63;
Private collection, The Netherlands.
With Robert Noortman, Maastricht/London, by 1986;
Offered, Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 1 June 1987, lot 63;
Private collection, The Netherlands.
Condition
The actual painting is warmer and greener in tone, and shows less contrast than the catalogue illustration suggests. The panel seems to consist of one plank and is very lightly bowed, and bevelled on all sides. No damages seem to be apparent and the paint surface seems to be in good condition. Particularly the impasto brushwork in the highlights has been nicely preserved. A very thin vertical split can be seen running through the left half of the panel. Spots of retouching can be observed in the sky and in the centre background. Minor strengthening is visible in the cattle, sheep and figure in the foreground. The paint surface is covered with a slightly dirty layer of varnish. Inspection under ultra violet confirms the aforesaid retouchings, and reveals additional tiny scattered retouchings in the sky and some strengthening in the lower right corner. Offered in a plain ebonised wood frame, in good condition. (MW)
"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
Begeyn started off his career painting Italianate harbour scenes. It was not until the 1670s that the influence of his master Nicolaes Berchem became fully manifest, as seen in this painting. However, both his more direct arrangement of colours and the uniform lighting attest to the artist's own personal style.