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Attributed to Pieter Jacobs Codde
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Pieter Jacobs Codde
- An elegant company making music in an interior
- oil on panel
- 18 5/8 x 24 7/8 inches
Provenance
Miss Bonar, The Grove, Bournemouth, by 1875;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 30 January 1897, lot 89 (as J. LeDuc), for 27 guineas to Colnaghi;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 13 December 1996, lot 281, (as attributed to Codde), where acquired by the present owner.
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 30 January 1897, lot 89 (as J. LeDuc), for 27 guineas to Colnaghi;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 13 December 1996, lot 281, (as attributed to Codde), where acquired by the present owner.
Condition
The catalogue illustration is representative. The chamfered single panel is both flat and stable and the paint surface appears to be in good overall condition to the naked eye with no apparent damage or loss of paint visible except for some minor frame abrasion along the lower edge and old retouching to two minor horizontal scratches each measuring approx. 2 in. parallel to the seated man's right heel as can be seen in the catalogue illustration. There is also surface dirt and a discoloured varnish overall which is beginning to blanch in places. Under a raking light there appear to be minor scattered retouching to the costumes. Examination under ultraviolet light confirms the aforementioned retouching to the scratches and confirms the presence of the discoloured varnish which impedes further inspection. Offered in a gilt wood and plaster frame with minor losses.
"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
At the time of the 1996 sale (see Provenance) the attribution was supported on the basis of photographs by Mr Willem van der Watering.