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Jan Abrahamsz. Beerstraten
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jan Abrahamsz. Beerstraten
- A winter landscape with figures skating, a horse-drawn sledge and a mill, Amsterdam and the IJ beyond
- oil on canvas
- 41 1/8 x 49 5/8 inches
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Amsterdam, Christie's, 21 May 1985, lot 158;
Anonymous sale, Amsterdam, Christie's, 12 June 1990, lot 212;
Anonymous sale, Amsterdam, Christie's, 10 November 1997, lot 135, where acquired by the present owner.
Anonymous sale, Amsterdam, Christie's, 12 June 1990, lot 212;
Anonymous sale, Amsterdam, Christie's, 10 November 1997, lot 135, where acquired by the present owner.
Condition
The canvas has an old, effective relining. The paint surface is secure and in good condition under a somewhat yellowed, glossy varnish.
A few very minor scattered retouchings and strengthenings are visible under UV light.
Offered in a wooden frame with a gilt surround in good condition.
"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
Beerstraten’s winter landscapes are amongst his most atmospheric compositions. Here he fuses his interest in topography, seen in the background view of Amsterdam, with his exploration of the glowering skies and the frozen light of the Dutch winter.