- 335
Dutch School, 17th century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Portrait of a gentleman, standing three quarter length, holding a pair of white gloves
- inscribed and dated upper left: Aeta. 59 . / 1643 .
- oil on canvas, unframed
Provenance
Berger Collection;
Josef and Hedwig Wiener, Prague;
Confiscated from the above by the Gestapo in Prague;
Sale, Munich, Weinmüller, 13-14 November 1941, lot 404 (as Jacob Backer);
This lot is sold pursuant to a settlement agreement between the current owner and the heir of Josef and Hedwig Wiener.
Josef and Hedwig Wiener, Prague;
Confiscated from the above by the Gestapo in Prague;
Sale, Munich, Weinmüller, 13-14 November 1941, lot 404 (as Jacob Backer);
This lot is sold pursuant to a settlement agreement between the current owner and the heir of Josef and Hedwig Wiener.
Literature
K. Bauch, Jakob Adriaensz Backer, Berlin 1926, no. 178 (as by Backer, alongside its companion piece, present whereabouts unknown. Both are listed as oil on panel and with dimensions of 120 x 90 cm).
Condition
The canvas has been relined.
The paint surface is covered by a very dirty varnish which is no longer effective. There are thin surface scratches, and scattered discoloured retouchings throughout the background. A small lost paint flake bu the lower part of the right margin. There is a large T-shaped tear in the left shoulder, measuring 15 by 25 cm., which has not been stitched up.
Inspection under ultraviolet light shows a very old and uneven varnish; an old area of repainting in the lower right corner (6 x 6 cm.); recent repainting around the T-shaped tear mentioned above; and finally, small scattered retouchings in the background.
This lot is offered unframed.
"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."