- 127
School of Alkmaar, 1628
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Portraits of Ijsenbrand Allerts the Younger and his wife
- the former charged with the arms of the sitter and inscribed upper right: Atât 40 ano 1628
the latter charged with the arms of the sitter and inscribed upper left: Atât 30 ano 1628 - a pair, both oil on panel
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Amsterdam, Paul Brandt, 8-10 November 1968, lots 108 and 109 (as attributed to Nicolaes Elias called Pickenoy);
Anonymous sale, London, Philips, 2 July 1991, lot 217 (as attributed to Willem van Vliet) for £14,000;
Private Collection, The Netherlands;
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Anonymous sale, London, Philips, 2 July 1991, lot 217 (as attributed to Willem van Vliet) for £14,000;
Private Collection, The Netherlands;
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Condition
The original paintings are much softer in tone than they appear in the catalogue illustration, particularly in the skin tones, which incorrectly appear bleached in the catalogue.
The stable, flat support of the portrait of a man is composed of three vertical panels and is bevelled on all bar the right edge.
The stable flat support of the portrait of a woman consists of four vertical panels and is bevelled on all bar the left edge. The left panel join has been reinforced by a series of small horizontal batons and is visible in the paint surface.
Both paint surfaces are otherwise secure and in good condition under even varnishes. Some of the browner pigments are a bit thin, particular in the hair and background of the portrait of the man. Some old discoloured retouchings are visible in the background and to a lesser extent in the costume of the two portraits as well as along the aforementioned panel join. These are confirmed under UV light which reveals some other minor scatted work
Offered in matching gilt wood and plaster frames 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
The identification of the male sitter as Ijsenbrand Allerts is traditional. A family from Alkmaar, his portrait carries arms that indicate they were not ennobled, while that of his wife bears those of the Van Brederode family of Holland.