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Hendrick Verschuring
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Hendrick Verschuring
- Portrait of a young man, half length, wearing a black costume with flat collar and a white chemise, and a white satin sash
- signed and indistinctly dated centre right: H.verschüring. f/ Ao 165.
- oil on panel
Condition
The actual painting is a deeper and greener in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The single panel has minor worm damage to the reverse, but is sound and in good condition. The panel has been enlarged with thin strips of wood to all sides, possibly to fit the frame. The paint layer is well preserved and is under a clear layer of varnish. Tiny scattered retouchings can be observed, e.g. in the background and in the black coat. Inspection under UV light reveals a thin retouched vertical split upper centre above the had, and a few additional retouchings, a tiny spot in the figure's forehead and collar.
Overall, the painting is in good condition.
Offered in a plain black wood frame in good condition. (MW)
"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.
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"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
Hendrick Verschuring is mostly known for his horse and battle scenes, and elegant hunting companies, which clearly reflect the influence of his contemporary Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668). This lovely portrait is one of very few he painted throughout his career. The figure's features and the handling of the fabrics are stylistically close to another portrait by the artist, signed and dated 1658, which was with Leger Galleries, London, by 1953.