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Daniel Vertangen
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Daniel Vertangen
- The Rape of Proserpine
- signed lower left: D. Vertangen
- oil on canvas
Condition
The canvas has a firm relining. The paint surface is secure with some frame abrasion upper right and some dirty varnish. Thorough inspection under UV light is rendered difficult by the varnish but some scattered older and more recent retouchings flouresce.
Offered in a plain blck wooden frame in fair condition.
"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
The subject is taken from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Pluto, king of the underworld, came across Proserpine, daughter of the goddess Ceres, whilst she was picking flowers and instantly fell in love with her. He swept her away on his chariot, caused a great chasm to open in the ground and dragged her down to his kingdom in the underworld. Proserpine was allowed to return to earth each spring for one third of the year, accompanied by Mercury.