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Pieter Casteels III
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Pieter Casteels III
- A still life in a formal garden setting with fruit spilling out of a basket set on a stone ledge, a spaniel and dead game on the ground beneath
- oil on canvas
Condition
The canvas has been relined and recently cleaned and restored. The paint surface appears to be in good overall condition, with no major damages or repairs in evidence. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals a certain number of retouchings throughout, especially in the darks of the background and foreground. There is an old 4 x 1 repaired loss on the head of the duck and the kingfisher wings have been repainted, but most other retouchings are to details or washing over of the background. The varnish is very shiny and still clear and the painting will not require any further attention.
This lot is sold unframed.
"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
The attribution is due to Fred G. Meijer of the Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie, The Hague.