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Attributed to Jan Vermeer van Haarlem I Haarlem 1628 - 1691
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Jan Vermeer van Haarlem I
- Travelers on a Sandy Road
- oil on panel
- 28 1/8 by 36 1/2 in.
- 71.4 by 92.7 cm.
Condition
Cradled panel. Four horizontal hairline crack in panel. The varnish is very spotty, it has been partially removed and in areas has turned milky, and other areas are covered by very thick, glossy varnish. Under UV light: a few retouches in the sky; more substantial inpainting in the lower half, to the lower left quadrant, the figure and the animals, to the trees at center right.
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.
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.