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Adriaen van Diest
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Adriaen van Diest
- Travellers on a road, overlooking a bay
- signed lower left: AD (in ligature) iest
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Mrs. Maud Melville, Crawley Manor, Crawley;
Her deceased sale, London, Christie's, 16 December 1949, lot 2 (as A. van Diepenbeck) to Fenouil for £12.12.
Her deceased sale, London, Christie's, 16 December 1949, lot 2 (as A. van Diepenbeck) to Fenouil for £12.12.
Condition
The canvas has a firm, recent relining. The paint surface is secure, if a little flattened, with many of the details nicely preserved under an even varnish. There are as series of old, restored damages which fluoresce under UV, as well as some scattered more minor retouching work.
Offered in a plain 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."