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Hendrik Willem Mesdag
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Hendrik Willem Mesdag
- Boats on the North Sea
- signed H.W. Mesdag (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 19 5/8 by 23 7/8 in.; 50 by 60.5 cm
Provenance
Mr. and Mrs. Gustav H. Schwab, Head of Oelrichs & Co. (1851-1912)
Dr. and Mrs. William Worthington Herrick (by descent from the above)
Thence by descent in the family of the present owner
Dr. and Mrs. William Worthington Herrick (by descent from the above)
Thence by descent in the family of the present owner
Condition
Oil on canvas, unlined. The surface of this work is covered by dirty varnish but is overall in excellent condition. A small puncture with accompanying loss in the bottom of the foremost boat at left. Under UV light, there are no apparent inpaints or retouches visible. The work is in overall excellent, estate 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.