Lot 11
  • 11

Atelier de Jan Brueghel le Jeune et Atelier d'Hendrick van Balen

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description

  • Le retour de chasse de Diane et de ses nymphes
  • Porte au revers une marque de fabriquant de cuivre GK
  • Huile sur cuivre

    Studio of Jan Brueghel the younger and Studio of Hendrick van Balen ; The return of Diana and her nymphs after the hunt ; Bears makers' mark on the reverse GK ; Oil on copper

Condition

To the naked eye: The painting is in overall good condition. Painting in a large copper perfectly flat. There is a scratch and a lack (fifteen centimeters long) on the left edge (crossing the game suspended) visible on the image. We remark a slight scratch on the lower part on the left. The painting is under an old varnish a bit dirty. Under UV lamp: The paintng is under a green uniform varnish. There are some retouching, ponctual on the faces of the nymphs in the middle ground. Bigger retouchings on the faces, the bodies, the draperies of the nymphs on the right. The white dog on the red drapery has also been retouched.
"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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Catalogue Note

Dans un cadre en bois sculpté doré, travail du XVIIeme siècle.