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Richard Brakenburgh
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Richard Brakenburgh
- An interior with figures drinking and music-making
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Dordrecht, A. Mak, 26 April 1932, lot 7, (as 'Richard Brakenburgh');
Anonymous sale, Cologne, Lempertz, 11/14 November 1959, lot 15, (as 'Richard Brakenburgh');
With Dennis Vanderkar, London, 1967.
Anonymous sale, Cologne, Lempertz, 11/14 November 1959, lot 15, (as 'Richard Brakenburgh');
With Dennis Vanderkar, London, 1967.
Condition
The canvas has been relined. There is fine cracquelure throughout the paint surface but this is currently secured by the thick and somewhat dirty varnish. There are scattered retouchings throughout and some small minor restorations although thorough inspection under UV light is impeded by the varnish. Offered in a wood and plaster frame with several losses.
"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
We are grateful to Mr. Fred Meijer for endorsing the attribution to Brakenburgh on the basis of photographs and for suggesting a date of circa 1680.