Lot 119
  • 119

After Jan Breughel the Younger

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Jan Breughel the Younger
  • Figures by a Port
  • oil on cradled panel
  • 19 7/8 by 26 in.
  • 50.5 by 66 cm

Condition

The panel is in fair condition, it is cradled. There are two horizontal cracks running the length of the work. Two small chips of loss at lower right hand corner. Some obvious retouching around tower in sky. UNDER UV: Inpainting along above mentioned cracks, some other touches but there must be a masking varnish as some obvious repairs are not floressing. Full extent of inpainting is not visable.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

The present work is a copy after the autograph version by Jan Brueghel the Elder, now kept at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Kassel (inv.nr. GK 48).