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David Teniers the Younger
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- David Teniers the Younger
- A peasant smoking at an inn table
- signed lower right: D TENIERS.F
- oil on oak panel
Provenance
Private collection, France (their 18th(?)-century handwritten collection label with inventory number: 479 affixed to the reverse);
Anonymous sale, London, Phillips, 10 April 1990, lot 81;
With Salomon Lilian, Amsterdam;
Private collection, The Netherlands;
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Anonymous sale, London, Phillips, 10 April 1990, lot 81;
With Salomon Lilian, Amsterdam;
Private collection, The Netherlands;
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Condition
The colours are a little lighter than the catalogue illustration suggests. Support consists of a single uncradeled panel with four later editions of 0.5 cm on each side. The panel has quite recently been cleaned and restored and is in very good overall condition. Inspection under ultra-violet light reveals no major damages or repairs. The upper left hand corner has been made up and there are a series of scattered repaired losses along the margins, the largest in the centre of the top edge. Apart from this restoration is confined only to a small number of tiny scattered losses or repairs. Varnish remains clear and even and the painting will not require any further attention.
This lot is offered with a later stained wood frame in very 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."
Catalogue Note
When in The Netherlands the attribution to David Teniers the Younger was confirmed by Dr. Margret Klinge, who will include this panel in her forthcoming catalogue of the work of David Teniers.