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Flemish School, 17th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- A wooded landscape with travellers and horse-drawn wagons on a path, a shepherd with his cattle in the foreground
- oil on panel
Condition
The actual painting is deeper in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
The panel consists of two horizontal planks and has been cradled. The paint surface is under a slightly yellowed layer of varnish and there's a tendency towards flaking in the sky. The paint layer, in particular the impasto of the trees, is well preserved although the figures in the left foreground are a little thin. A few retouchings can be observed in the sky and in the lower right corner, and there's some minor strengthening of some of the figures. Inspection under UV light reveals a few additional spots of retouching in the woods and in the far background.
Offered in a decorative 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."