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Peter Wtewael
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Peter Wtewael
- The Betrayal of Christ
- oil on panel
Provenance
Possibly Johan Pater and Antonietta Pater-Wtewael, Utrecht, to 1655;1
With Grete Ring, London.
With Grete Ring, London.
Literature
A.W. Lowenthal, "Some Paintings by Peter Wtewael (1596-1660)," in Burlington Magazine, 116 (1974), p. 462, reproduced fig. 65;
A. W. Lowenthal, Joachim Wtewael and Dutch Mannerism, Doornspijk 1986, p. 180, cat. no. D-18.
A. W. Lowenthal, Joachim Wtewael and Dutch Mannerism, Doornspijk 1986, p. 180, cat. no. D-18.
Condition
Single panel is uncradled and slightly bowed, but appears stable. The panel is beveled on at least two sides. Strips of wood are adhered to the top, bottom, and right side, and it appears that another such strip was previously glued to the left side, but is no longer there. There are a few tiny wormholes visible on the verso of panel. There is some slight thinness in the background which is in part most likely due to the artist's thin application of paint, as well as to some slight abrasion. The painting is under a thick milky varnish which renders most retouches impossible to read under U.V. light. However, some minor retouches, mostly limited to the outline of the figure's costumes are visible. Overall, the picture presents a lovely image and may be hung as is. The painting is in a carved gilt wood and painted frame with minor abrasions to the gilding.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
1. A Taking of Christ (Noch een gevanckenis Christy) is listed in an inventory of the estate of J. Pater and A. Pater-Wtewael done in 1656; see A. W. Lowenthal, op.cit., 1986, Appendix B, p. 191, under no. 121.