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Harmanus Serin
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Harmanus Serin
- Portrait of Hubertus Snoeck (1703-1773), seated three-quarter length, in a library, wearing a grey suit with a white chemise, a classical garden beyond
- signed and dated lower right: H: SERIN F:/ 1736 and inscibed with the name and age of the sitter upper left: MR HUBERTUS SNOECK./ Ætat.32.
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Sloet van Zwanenburg;
Asch van Wijck.
Asch van Wijck.
Condition
The actual painting is less red and softer in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The canvas is relined (wax). The paint surface is in good condition, and under a fine layer of dirt and discoloured varnish. It is a bit rubbed in the right background, which also reveals some small retouchings. Minor strengthening can be seen in the architecture upper right. Tiny discoured retouchings are visible in the hands and coat. Inspection under ultra violet light confirms this and reveals scattered tiny retouchings throughout, e.g. in his head, clothing, the sky, and a more larger area around his right hand. Furthermore, minor strengthening is revealed in the table, statue and sleeves. Offered in a gilt plaster frame, a few chips. (ML)
"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."