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Herman Saftleven
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Herman Saftleven
- Barn interior with a ruined water well, copper pots, baskets and other objects, together with three ducks
- signed in monogram lower left: HSL(in compendium) f
- oil on panel
Provenance
With J.O. Leegenhoek, Paris, where bought in the 1970s by the family of the present owner.
Condition
The actual painting is a little less red in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
The single panel is flat and stable, and is bevelled on all but the upper sides. Two thin horizontal splits each of approx. 1 cm. are visible along the left edge and there's minor damage in the lower left corner. The paint surface is under a thick glossy, and slightly dirty varnish. The paint surface appears well preserved though there are some areas of abrasion in the background. Minor retouchings can be made out in the roof and in the background, but in particular the paint in the still life on the left is well preserved with the impasto and subtle detail intact. Inspection under UV light reveals a few additional small scattered retouchings, but is further impeded by the thick varnish.
Offered in a decorative wood frame with tortoise shell inlay with some chips.
"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."