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Lot 81
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Klaes Molenaer

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Klaes Molenaer
  • A wooded winter landscape with figures walking along a path, a church steeple beyond
  • signed and dated lower right: k.Molenaer/ 1656
  • oil on panel

Condition

The actual painting is a bit more red, and shows more detail than the catalogue illustration suggests. The panel consists of two planks, joined vertically, of which the join is reinforced by battons to the reverse and slighty visible in front. The panel is slightly bevelled to the upper and lower edge. The paint surface seems to be in very good condition, with no major damages apparent. Small scattered retouchings can be seen in the sky, following the wood grain, this is confirmed by UV light. Offered in a carved and gilt wood frame, in good condition. (ML)
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