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George Hendrik Breitner
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- George Hendrik Breitner
- Building Site in Amsterdam
- signed G. H. Breitner lower right
- oil on canvas
- 49 by 71cm., 19ΒΌ by 28in.
Provenance
E. J. van Wisselingh & Co., Amsterdam
Purchased from the above in the 1930s by the family of the present owner
Purchased from the above in the 1930s by the family of the present owner
Condition
The canvas has not been lined. There are some minor scattered faint lines of drying craquelure. Ultra-violet light reveals an even old varnish and some scattered minor thin lines of retouching, notably in the buildings towards the upper-right of the composition, the wall near the centre, and the dark pigments towards the left of the lower framing edge. This painting is in good condition and would benefit from a professional surface clean to address the old yellowed varnish layers.
Presented in a substantial gilt frame with a nameplate.
"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."