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Flemish School, 18th/19th Century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Flemish School, 18th/19th Century
- Jewish family at study
- oil on panel
- 8 3/8 by 10 1/2 in.
- 21.3 by 26.7 cm.
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, New York, June 26, 1984, lot 32
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, December 19, 2007, lot 220
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, December 19, 2007, lot 220
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Oil on panel. The panel is convex from left to right, with a rather pronounced curve. The surface has a dirty, discolored varnish, visible especially in the background. A stable web of fine craquelure is visible. Under UV light, the varnish fluoresces green. There are areas of fluorescence visible scattered throughout the composition.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
It has been suggested that the work may be based on a painting by Jacob Toorenvliet (1640-1719).