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Willem Koekkoek
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- Willem Koekkoek
- Children and travellers along the canal
- signed W. Koekkoek. and dated 68 (lower right)
oil on canvas
- 25 1/4 by 39 5/8 in.
- 64.1 by 100.6 cm
Provenance
Williams & Son, London
Mitsukoshi Department Store, Tokyo (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in circa 1988-1991
Mitsukoshi Department Store, Tokyo (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in circa 1988-1991
Condition
This painting has been lined and reads beautifully to naked eye, although the varnish may have yellowed slightly. Under UV, small particular strokes of inpainting fluoresce in the in the white-painted brick of the center building, in the red roof and foliage to it's right, and in particular areas in the upper right portion of the sky.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.