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Jacob Olibeeck
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacob Olibeeck
- A storm off Hoorn with a wijdschip, a pink with lowered sail, a smalschip tacking, and a-man-of-war at anchor beyond
- signed lower right, on the ship: i: oliBeek .
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Schloss Siebeneichen until 1947;
Confiscated during the so-called “Bodenreform” 1945-1949 by the authorities of the Soviet occupied territory in the later GDR and placed in the Stadtmuseum in Meissen (no. 175, inv. no. 542 B.);
Restituted to the family of the present owner on basis of the Ausgleichsleistungsgesetz in 2010.
Confiscated during the so-called “Bodenreform” 1945-1949 by the authorities of the Soviet occupied territory in the later GDR and placed in the Stadtmuseum in Meissen (no. 175, inv. no. 542 B.);
Restituted to the family of the present owner on basis of the Ausgleichsleistungsgesetz in 2010.
Condition
The canvas has been relined. The paint surface is dark and dirty. There is a small scratch measuring 2 x 2 cm in the boat lower right where the ground is exposed, but it has not affected the relining of the canvas itself. Inspection under ultraviolet light shows a handful of very tiny touch-ups scattered throughout, but no sign of major conservation work.
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"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."
Catalogue Note
The composition is known from a painting by Ludolf Backhuyzen, also signed and of the almost the same dimensions, sold Amsterdam, Christie's, 9 May 2000, lot 151.