Lot 139
  • 139

Cornelis van Poelenburgh

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Cornelis van Poelenburgh
  • a landscape with the flight into Egypt
  • oil on panel

Condition

The support consists of a single oak panel, with a shallow bevel along the upper horizontal and with a slight convex bow. The paint surface is generlally in excellent condition, although there are signs of lifting in the sky above the horizon. Furthermore there are some discoloured retouchings in areas affected by previous lifting and flaking, notably the upper left of the sky and the distant landscape. There is some restored damage along the extreme lower margin. The varnish is very dirty and the painting would benefit from a light clean. Sold with a decorative gilt 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."

Catalogue Note

We are grateful to Professor Marcel Roethlisberger for suggesting the attribution to Cornelis van Poelenburgh on the basis of photographs.