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Circle of Jan Davidsz. de Heem
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Circle of Jan Davidsz. de Heem
- A glass vase of flowers including roses, a tulip, and thistles with snails, a butterfly, and a caterpillar
- oil on panel
- 10 1/4 x 7 7/8 inches
Provenance
Anonymous sale, New York, Sotheby's, 13 January 1978, lot 117;
with Thomas Agnew & Sons, Ltd., London;
From whom purchased by a private collector;
By whom sold, New York, Christie's, 25 May 1999, lot 153 (as Nicolaes van Verendael), for $101,500;
There purchased by the present owner.
with Thomas Agnew & Sons, Ltd., London;
From whom purchased by a private collector;
By whom sold, New York, Christie's, 25 May 1999, lot 153 (as Nicolaes van Verendael), for $101,500;
There purchased by the present owner.
Condition
Panel is uncradled, flat and stable. overall the painting is in very good condition. the paint surface has been well retained and there is lovely detail and coloration throughout. it is difficult to see through the old varnish under UV light. there are some very small retouches to the pink rose at right side and a small area at bottom center on right side of caterpillar. some minor scuffs at extreme edges. painting is presentable and can be hung as is.
In a plain dark brown wood frame.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.