- 140
Julius Porcellis
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Julius Porcellis
- A calm sea with a Man of War and a fishing boat
- signed with initials lower left: IP
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous sale ('An Important Private Collection from Hanover'), Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 27 March 2007, lot 20 (as Jan Porcellis).
Condition
The support consists of three horizontal planks, all flat, bevelled on all four edges and uncradled. The paint surface is generally well preserved and has been recently cleaned and restored. There are several areas of localised retouchings in the sky and a restored damage in the lower left. The painting requires no further attention and is ready to hang.
"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
At the time of the 2007 sale (see Provenance) the lot was accompanied by a letter of expertise from Dr. Walter Bernt, dated 1970, attributing the work to Jan Porcellis. We are grateful to Gerlinde de Beer for confirming the attribution to Julius Porcellis and suggesting a date of 1640-1645 on the basis of digital photographs.