Lot 132
  • 132

Hendrik Jan Wolter 1873 - 1952

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Hendrik Jan Wolter
  • The Gypsy Wagon
  • signed indistinctly A. Wolter lower left

  • oil on carboard, unframed
  • 14 1/4 by 17 in.
  • 36 by 43.2 cm.

Provenance

Watson Art Galleries, Montreal

 

Condition

Cardboard has slightly warped resulting in slight curling of edges. Surface soiling throughout. Scattered wear and some paint loss to all edges. Several small spots of paint loss at the base of wagon. Vertical scratch, approximately 1 inch, and some paint loss left of center at bottom edge. Under UV: Scattered retouching particularly in upper half though the sky and along edges to frame abrasion. Some of the blue and grey pigments are still active, particularly at center left and right and to some of the figures and to signature; does not appear to be repaint.
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.