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Follower of Willem Claesz. Heda
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Willem Claesz. Heda
- a monochrome still life with a silver-gilt goblet, an overturned silver tazza, a pewter flagon, glasses and a salt cellar, with a crab, oysters, nuts, a knife and a peeled lemon on a table draped with a white cloth
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous Sale, London, Christie's, 1st March 1991, lot 132, for £24,000 (as Gerrit Willemsz. Heda).
Condition
The painting is less red and brighter than the catalogue illustration suggests.
Behind a board backing, a recent relining is discernible. This has been well executed and has not flattened the paint surface, which is under a discoloured varnish.
To the naked eye the paint surface appears secure and stable, with the impasto well preserved in the details of the jugs, the goblet, the tazza and the flagon, and no major damages apparent.
Inspection under UV light reveals extensive yet localised strengthenings in the sky, in the jug and in the tablecloth, and these have resulted in a partial loss of definition. A vertical line of approx. 40cm. runs centrally, along which retouchings have been applied. Further retouchings fluoresce lower centre in the tablecloth, a small restored hole under the plate, strengthenings in the crab and in the glass centre right.
Offered in a painted, black, wooden frame with some minor losses.
"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."