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Pieter Tillemans
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pieter Tillemans
- A still life of game
- oil on canvas
Provenance
In a private collection, Surrey, by 1962;
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Exhibited
On loan to the Dordrecht Museum, Dordrecht (as 'Jan Weenix') 1962-2012 (inv. no.: DM/962/123);
Recklinghausen, Städtische Kunsthalle Recklinghausen, Niederländische Malerei des 17: Jahrhunderts; Hauptwerke aus Dordrechts Museum, (as 'Jan Weenix) 19 November 1969 - 1 January 1970;
Oberhausen, Städtische Galerie Schloss Oberhausen, Niederländische Malerei des 17: Jahrhunderts; Hauptwerke aus Dordrechts Museum, (as 'Jan Weenix') 16 January 1970 - 8 February 1970.
Recklinghausen, Städtische Kunsthalle Recklinghausen, Niederländische Malerei des 17: Jahrhunderts; Hauptwerke aus Dordrechts Museum, (as 'Jan Weenix) 19 November 1969 - 1 January 1970;
Oberhausen, Städtische Galerie Schloss Oberhausen, Niederländische Malerei des 17: Jahrhunderts; Hauptwerke aus Dordrechts Museum, (as 'Jan Weenix') 16 January 1970 - 8 February 1970.
Condition
The painting is warmer in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The canvas has been lined and the paint surface appears to be in good overall condition with no apparent damage or loss of paint visible to the naked eye. There is some minor frame abrasion along the top edge of the canvas and the varnish has blanched slightly/ Examination under ultraviolet reveals scattered minor areas of cosmetic retouching most noticeable around the wing of the topmost duck and in the foliage lower right, however further inspection is hindered by the aforementioned varnish. Offered in a gilt wood and plaster frame in good condition.
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"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
We are grateful to Fred G. Meijer of the R.K.D. for proposing the attribution to Pieter Tillemans following first-hand inspection.