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Roelandt Savery
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Roelandt Savery
- A forest landscape with bathing nymphs and Leda and the swan
- oil on panel
Provenance
Mr. ir. H. van der Kaa, The Hague;
By whom sold, Amsterdam, Frederik Muller, 2 March 1948, lot 196 (as "Jan Brueghel dit de Velours").
By whom sold, Amsterdam, Frederik Muller, 2 March 1948, lot 196 (as "Jan Brueghel dit de Velours").
Exhibited
The Hague, Gemeente Museum, Oude Kunst uit Haagsch Bezit, December 1936 - January 1937, cat. no. 48 (as Jan Brueghel).
Literature
A. Zwollo, 'Review', in The Burlington Magazine, October 1990, p. 722, fig. 51 (as Roelant Savery);
A. Zwollo, 'Review', in Oud Holland 106, 1992 p. 40, fig. 6 (as Roelant Savery).
A. Zwollo, 'Review', in Oud Holland 106, 1992 p. 40, fig. 6 (as Roelant Savery).
Condition
The panel support is flat though from the recto two restored splits and another restored crack are visible. The paint surface is somewhat abraded, particularly in the figures and background, and discoloured retouchings can be made out along the cracks and splits.Satisfactory further inspection under UV light is impeded by the varnish. Offered in carved and gilt wood frame 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."