- 66
Studio of David Teniers the Younger
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- David Teniers the Younger
- A barn interior with a peasant and his flock of sheep and cattle, a group of peasants drinking and smoking in the background
- oil on canvas
Condition
The actual painting is slightly less red in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
The canvas has a rather stiff relining. A tiny fleck of paint loss is visible along the upper left edge. The paint layer is somewhat abraded in places, mainly in the brownish hues, e.g. in the horses and figures in the background on the right, in the centre background, and in the fence and cow on the left. The sheep and figure un the foreground, however, are still nicely preserved. A restored and retouched vertical tear of approx. 3 cm. is visible in the lower centre. Tiny retouched paint losses are visible in the background figures, in the lower right corner and in the centre left. Minor strengthening can be observed in the background figures, in the horses and cows. The paint layer is under an old and slightly dirty layer of varnish. Inspection under Ultra-Violet light is largely impeded by the varnish layer, but does confirm the aforementioned retouchings and reveals an addition small retouched paint loss in the figure's sleeve.
Offered in a decorative carved and gilt wood frame with tiny pin holes and paint losses. (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
This painting can be compared to a similar barn interior with sheep by David Teniers the Younger in the Art Museum, Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia, according to a file at the R.K.D., The Hague.