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Nicolaes Maes
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Nicolaes Maes
- Portrait of a lady, half length, wearing a white and yellow satin dress with a blue shawl and pearl jewellery
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Collection Sainctelette, Brussels;
His deceased sale, Brussels, 23 November 1923, lot 21.
Condition
The actual painting is somewhat softer in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
The canvas has a slightly stiff but effective relining. The paint surface is under a very dirty varnish. There's a fine craquelure throughout which is beginning to lift in some areas and there are some small scattered losses to the upper left. Otherwise, the paint layer seems to be well preserved. Inspection under UV light is inconclusive due to the varnish. In general, in overall good condition.
Offered in a decorative carved gilt wood frame with a few paint losses.
"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."