- 67
and Studio Jan van Bijlert
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jan van Bijlert
- A shepherd wearing a baret, holding a staff and a plum branch
- oil on canvas
Condition
The actual painting is a little softer and less yellow in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The canvas has a double relining (glue). Gusping is visible to the front. The paint surface seems to be well preserved. A restored tear of approx. 15 cm. is visible in the background in the upper right and there are some creases in the lower right corner which have caused some wear. No other major damages are apparent. There are some small scattered paint losses along the edges. The paint surface is under a slightly dirty varnish. Some strengthening is visible in the eyes of the figure. Inspection under UV light is largely impeded by the thick varnish layer, but does reveal the retouchings as mentioned above, as well as some retouchings in his neck, shoulder, clothing and arms. Offered in a brown wood frame in good condition. (MvE/ML)
"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
Another, signed version of this composition by Jan van Bijlert, is in the Musée Municipal, Clamecy, inv. no. CP 96 (see P.Huys Janssen, Jan van Bijlert 1597/98-1671, Amsterdam 1998, p.130, cat. no. 78, reproduced plate 39).
Offered together with a photostat certificate of Paul Huys Janssen, dated 9 December 2010, confirming the attribution to Jan van Bijlert and his studio on the basis of first hand inspection.