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Mathys Schoevaerdts
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Mathys Schoevaerdts
- A village landscape with numerous figures at a vegetable market, a stream passing through beyond
- indistinctly signed lower right: M. SCHOEVAERDTS. F.
- oil on copper
Provenance
Sir Douglas and Lady Galton;
By descent to P.T. Galton Copeland Esq.;
His sale, London, Christie's, 14 March 1975, lot 90 for 3,500 Guineas to Bellamy;
Acquired at the above sale or shortly after for the present collection.
Condition
The single copper plate is flat and stable.
The paint surface is clean and secure and under a glossy varnish. To the naked eye the painting appears in good condition, the details well preserved and the colours still vibrant.
Inspection under UV light confirms good condition.
Offered in a carved and gilt wood 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."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by the certificate of Dr. Walther Bernt dated Munich, 24 April 1975.