Lot 510
  • 510

Petrus van Schendel

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description

  • Petrus Van Schendel
  • Still life with Courgettes
  • signed P. van Schendel. (lower left)
  • oil on panel
  • 6 by 5 3/4 in.; 15.2 by 14.6 cm

Provenance

Robert & Angelique Noortman, Château De Groote Mot, Belgium (and sold: Sotheby's, Amsterdam, December 17, 2007, lot 450)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Oil on panel. The work is covered in a shiny varnish, but the surface appears to be in otherwise good condition. Under UV light, the varnish fluoresces green. There are inpaints visible along the left and right edges as well as scattered in the background to the right of the flame, above the courgettes.
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.