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Rembrandt School, 17th Century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- an interior with a man taking money out of a bag beside An elderly bearded man in Oriental dress seated at a table, two figures beyond
- oil on panel
Provenance
Ivan Trangott, Stockholm (according to an old inscription and old label on the reverse);
His sale, Stockholm, Bukowskis, 16-19 October 1958, lot 178 as Renesse, where sold as 'the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant'.
His sale, Stockholm, Bukowskis, 16-19 October 1958, lot 178 as Renesse, where sold as 'the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant'.
Condition
The support consists of two vertical panels with a very slight convex bow.
The paint surface is in good condition with a small loss upper left and along the panel join, retaining much of its original impasto under a dirty varnish.
Inspection under UV light reveals some minor old scattered retouchings.
Offered in a gilt wood frame.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The traditional attribution to Renesse has been tentatively endorsed by Fred G. Meijer of the R.K.D.