Lot 431
  • 431

Circle of Adriaen Jansz. van Ostade

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Adriaen jansz. van Ostade
  • Peasants Playing Music in a Barn
  • oil on panel
  • 15 3/8 by 13 in.; 39 by 33 cm.

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Zurich, KollerWest, 16 September 2013, lot 6492.

Condition

Oil on panel. The panel is relatively flat. There is a shiny varnish over the entire surface, with some minor abrasions at the edges, likely from a previous frame. A few scattered spots of pale white in the lower left quadrant and a disturbance to the surface near the center; in overall good condition. Under UV light, very little is revealed. The upper third of the work cannot be seen through the varnish; there appears to be strengthening to the outlines and details of the two men at far left and a few small scattered spots of inpaint across the work. Ready to hang.
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.