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Jan Josef Horemans the Elder
Estimate
12,000 - 16,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jan Josef Horemans the elder
- The mussel seller
- signed lower left: J. Horemans
- oil on canvas
- 18 by 14 3/4 in.; 45.7 by 37.5 cm.
Provenance
Sir Edmond Ovey;
Anonymous sale, New York, Christie's, 31 January 1997, lot 177;
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Anonymous sale, New York, Christie's, 31 January 1997, lot 177;
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Condition
Oil on canvas, with an older lining. The picture surface is in overall good condition aside from surface dirt and dust. Under UV light, there is some minor retouching along the lower edge of the work. There is an area of inpaint to the right half of the little boy at center's face. In overall good condition.
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.