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Hermanus Koekkoek the Younger
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hermanus Koekkoek the Younger
- Shipping in an estuary, with windmills in the background
- signed and dated H. Koekkoek Jr 1864 lower left
- oil on canvas
- 37.8 by 63.4cm., 15 by 25in.
Condition
The canvas has been relined. Ultraviolet light reveals quite extensive scattered areas of retouching, primarily in the sky, and some scattered spots below the horizon, and in the rightmost boat's sail. The signature appears to fluoresce slightly and may have been heightened in the past. There are some faint lines of craquelure, just visible in the catalogue illustration, and notably in the sky.
Held in a decorative gilt frame.
The colours are somewhat deeper in reality than in the catalogue illustration.
"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."