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Hendrik Reekers
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hendrik Reekers
- Still life with game and fruit
- signed and dated H Reekers. 1853. lower left
- oil on panel
- 75.5 by 59cm., 29¾ by 23½in.
Provenance
Douwes Fine Art, Amsterdam (by 1979)
Private collection, Netherlands (purchased from the above)
Douwes Fine Art, Amsterdam (by 1991)
Purchased by the present owner in Amsterdam in 1993
Private collection, Netherlands (purchased from the above)
Douwes Fine Art, Amsterdam (by 1991)
Purchased by the present owner in Amsterdam in 1993
Exhibited
Leeuwarden, Fries Museum, Van Jan Steen tot Jan Sluijters, De smaak van Douwes, 1999
Condition
The panel is flat and even. There is a vertical split running across the panel, circa 10cm from the left edge, with some associated lines of retouching as visible under-ultra violet light. Minor spots of cosmetic retouching are also visible in the far upper right corner. The picture is otherwise in good overall condition and ready to hang.
Presented in a decorative gilt frame.
"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."