- 17
Joost Cornelisz. Droochsloot
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Joost Cornelisz. Droochsloot
- A busy village street with numerous figures, peasants eating and drinking at a table in the foreground, a church tower beyond
- signed lower left: S.Jc.(in compendium) DS.(in compendium)
- oil on panel
Condition
The actual painting is warmer and less green in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
The panel consists of 2 horizontal planks and is flat and stable. No major damages are visible to the naked eye and the impasto in the highlights is nicely preserved. The paint layer is secure, if a little abraded in some of the darker hues. Some small retouchings are visible in the sky, as well as some minor ones in the group of figures on the left. The paint surface is under a dirty varnish layer. Inspection under UV light reveals further scattered retouchings and strengthenings, more frequent in the sky. Also, a horizontal repaired crack of approx. 15 cm. is revealed running above the join from the right edge as well as three small horizontal splits in the upper left corner.
Offered in a plain 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."