Lot 222
  • 222

Jan Fyt

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Jan Fyt
  • a still life in an exterior with dead game, including a brace of grouse, a kingfisher and songbirds
  • signed lower right: Joannes FYT.
    and with inventory numbers lower left: 57
    and lower right: 926
  • oil on canvas

Condition

"The following condition report has been provided by Henry Gentle, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. The original canvas has been heavily lined and is undulating. The paint layer is raised but stable. There is a reduction of discoloured and thinned paint in the sky and small restored losses to the left hand side. Under ultra-violet light a scattering of further retouchings can be seen across the surface. In some areas the more delicate darker glazes have been compromised. Overall, the painting is in a well preserved condition, removal of its discoloured varnish would improve the tonality. Offered in a dark wood frame with a gold sight edge in good condition."
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."