- 548
After Jacob van Walscapelle
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Still life with grapes, peaches, gooseberries, cherries and horse chestnuts
- bears signature lower left: W.V. aelst
- oil on canvas
- 64.5 x 58.5 cm
Condition
The canvas has an old and firm relining. The paint surface is smooth and flat. The surface is clean and the pigments in the fruit retain their luminosity. The presence of an opaque varnish obscures any signs of retouching when viewed under ultraviolet light, although no retouchings can be seen with the naked eye. Overall the work is in excellent condition.
The work is offered in a gilt molded French Empire style frame in good 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
This painting is a copy after the beautiful work by Jacob van Walscapelle, of the same dimensions, housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (inv. no. A2346), signed with monogram J.W.F.