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Jan Baptist Weenix
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jan Baptist Weenix
- Hound with a joint of meat and a cat looking on
- signed upper right: Gio Batta Weenix
- oil on canvas
- 45 x 51 inches
Provenance
With P. & D. Colnaghi, Ltd., London;
Private Collection, New York;
By whom sold ("Property of a New York Private Collector"), New York, Sotheby's, 12 January 1989, lot 108;
Where acquired by the present owner.
Private Collection, New York;
By whom sold ("Property of a New York Private Collector"), New York, Sotheby's, 12 January 1989, lot 108;
Where acquired by the present owner.
Condition
Canvas is relined. This picture can be hung in current state. Repaired tear in eye of dog approximately 4 inches long. In the Upper center there is an old repaired area. Otherwise very few retouches are visible for a picture of this size. Should be hung as is. Good varnish. In a carved ebonized 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.
Catalogue Note
Jan Baptist Weenix trained in Utrecht under Abraham Bloemaert and in Amsterdam under Claes Cornelisz. Moeyaert before moving to Rome in 1642. After his return from Italy in 1647 the artist continued to sign his work in Italian, as in the present painting, as Gio[vanni] Batt[ist]a Weenix. Although primarily known for his Italianate landscapes, he painted a number of highly successful game and animal compositions.