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Carel Beschey
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Carel Beschey
- A river landscape with the Holy Family and the Infant Saint John the Baptist
- oil on copper
Provenance
Acquired by a descendant of the present owner in the 1930s.
Condition
The colours are more yellow in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The copper panel is flat and stable. The overall condition appears to be very good indeed. The panel is now very dirty and the varnish layer thick and discoloured. The varnish layer tends to impede assessment under ultra violet light, but only very minor local repair is detectable, for example to the folds of the Virgin's robes, and no major damages at all.
This lot is offered with a later gilt wood frame in the French style, in good condition apart from a few chips.
"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."