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Lot 62
  • 62

Gerrit van Vucht

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description

  • Gerrit van Vucht
  • Still life with a dead duck, fish, pears, eggs, a copper pot and other objects, all arranged on a kitchen cabinet
  • bears initials lower right: F. v.S.
  • oil on panel

Condition

The actual painting is slightly softer in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The single panel is sound and bevelled to the reverse. There's a thin diagonal retouched surface scratch visible below the upper edge, and a small vertical repaired crack of approx. 3 cm. in the lower left corner, but otherwise, no damages are apparent. The paint layer is secure and under a somewhat dirty varnish layer. Some old tiny retouches along the wood grain can be observed in the cabinet and background. Inspection under UV light reveals a few additional tiny scattered, more recent, retouches in the background and cabinet, and a small surface scratch along the upper edge, but only a few minimal ones in the still life. Offered in a dark wood frame with milled fillets and a gilt fillet, 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.
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