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Jan Miense Molenaer
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jan Miense Molenaer
- Smokers and drinkers in a tavern
- signed at bottom of barrel: J. Molenaer
- oil on panel
- 12 1/2 by 9 1/2 in.; 31.8 by 24.1 cm.
Provenance
Thomas Jefferson Bryan (1802-1870), New York;
By whom given to the New York Historical Society, New York, in 1867 (inv. no. 1867.134);
By whom sold, New York, Sotheby's, 12 January 1995, lot B-134;
With Salomon Lilian, Amsterdam;
From whom purchased in May 1995.
By whom given to the New York Historical Society, New York, in 1867 (inv. no. 1867.134);
By whom sold, New York, Sotheby's, 12 January 1995, lot B-134;
With Salomon Lilian, Amsterdam;
From whom purchased in May 1995.
Condition
Oil on panel. The surface is in overall good condition. Under UV light: There is minor strengthening to the outlines of figures and some minor inpaints scattered in the background.
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.