Lot 126
  • 126

Thomas Heeremans

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Thomas Heeremans
  • a river landscape with villagers unloading their boats
  • signed and dated on the boat:: THMAns.1683 (THM in ligature)
  • oil on canvas

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Amsterdam, Christie's, 4 May 1982, lot 208.

Condition

The canvas has been relined fairly recently and the relining is stable. The paint surface is in excellent overall condition, with only minor and sporadic intervention: there is some strengthenin g to the shadow cast by the rowing boat lower left, some retocuhed losses along the extrme lower margin, a small retouching in the central tree and just a few minor retouchings scattered in the sky.
"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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