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Jan Wyck
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Jan Wyck
- Two generals looking out over a battle taking place on a slope by a hilltop castle, a wide plain in the distance
- signed and dated lower right: J. Wijck / 1695
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Sir Berkley Sheffield, 6th Bt. (1876–1946), Normanby Park, Lincolnshire;
His sale, London, Christie’s, 16 July 1943, lot 149, for £126, to John Vincent Sheffield;
Thence by descent.
His sale, London, Christie’s, 16 July 1943, lot 149, for £126, to John Vincent Sheffield;
Thence by descent.
Condition
The canvas has recently been relined and the paint surface cleaned and restored.
Overall the paint surface is in good condition. There is an old vertical seam or fold in the canvas 69 cm from the left edge. Inspection under ultraviolet light shows a repaired vertical 24 cm tear centre right, but otherwise restoration consists only very careful and meticulous strengthenings and retouchings throughout the sky and figures, but no major repairs. The restoration has been well carried and is not obtrusive to the naked eye and the painting will require no further attention.
Offered in a 19th century wood frame with gilt plaster mouldings, many knocks and damages.
"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."