- 468
Attributed to Hendrik Mommers
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Hendrik Mommers
- View of a Roman market
- signed lower left
- oil on canvas, unframed
- 53 1/3 by 62 in.; 133 by 157.5 cm.
Provenance
Private collection, Massachusetts;
From whose estate acquired by the present owner.
From whose estate acquired by the present owner.
Condition
Oil on canvas, unframed. The work has a very old lining and is beginning to come loose of the stretcher. There is a large almost rectangular tear in the lower left corner as well as a 4 inch vertical tear and a small L-shaped tear. Additional tears with associated losses in the upper left quadrant and near the standing figure in blue at lower center. Very dirty yellow varnish. Vertical canvas seam or fold line apparent near the center of the composition. Abrasions at all four edges up to 3 inches into the composition. Area at the bottom of central monument is abraded with white varnish marks.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.