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Workshop of David Teniers the Younger
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- David Teniers the Younger
- A village street with peasants playing bowls
- bears signature lower right: D.TENIERS.F
oil on panel, the reverse branded with the coat-of-arms of the city of Antwerp and the panel maker's mark of François de Bont (active 1637-1643)
Provenance
Bought by the grandfather of the present owner in the 1930s.
Condition
The stable, flat panel support consists of three horizontal panels joined to the reverse.
The paint surface is in good condition with thick chunks of impasto under a yellowed varnish. On the left the paint has started to lift slightly and upper left it has started to flake off, as can be seen in the catalogue illustration.
Inspection under UV light reveals some minor scattered retouchings.
Offered in a gilt wood and plaster frame in good condition.
"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."