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Jan van Os
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Jan van Os
- Still life of roses, morning glory, a poppy and other flowers with a bunch of grapes on a ledge, buildings in the distance
- signed lower right : J. Van Os, fecit,
- oil on canvas
Provenance
With Richard Green, London, by 1969;
Anonymous sale, ('The Property of a Gentleman'), London, Christie’s, 19 July 1974, lot 223;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 30 November 1979, lot 94, £14,000.
Anonymous sale, ('The Property of a Gentleman'), London, Christie’s, 19 July 1974, lot 223;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 30 November 1979, lot 94, £14,000.
Condition
The canvas has been relined and is in good condition. The paint is covered by a thick milky varnish. Restoration consists of small areas of retouching in the background, to an area of shadow in the centre, and to the tips of the petals of the red flower at the top. Delicate underdrawing is visible in the flowers and grapes.
"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."