- 317
Dutch School, circa 1700
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Mounted figures passing a walled villa in an Italianate landscape
- oil on copper
Provenance
Art market, Munich;
With Julius Böhler, Munich, by 1967;
From whom purchased by the late owners in November 1967, for 4,800 Deutschmarks.
With Julius Böhler, Munich, by 1967;
From whom purchased by the late owners in November 1967, for 4,800 Deutschmarks.
Condition
The copper plate is flat and stable with only a very slight dent lower centre. The varnish is a little discoloured, but in good overall condition. Two tiny losses are visible, one unrestored in the lower left corner, one restored to the upper right of the stone gateway. Minor restorations are visible to the naked eye, having slightly discoloured. Inspection under ultra violet light confirms minor scattered retouchings, mainly concentrated in the upper left of the sky and a small 1cm square of restoration in the lower right corner. Offered in a gilt wood frame in fair 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. 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
A copy of a hand-written expertise by Dr. Walther Bernt dated 6 June 1962, attributing this picture to Isaac de Moucheron (1667–1744), accompanies this lot.