- 137
Nicolaes Maes
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Nicolaes Maes
- Portrait of a young nobleman, three-quarter-length, wearing red with a brown sash, holding a bow and a quiver of arrows, with two dogs in a wooded landscape
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby Mak van Waay, 28 April 1976, lot 149 (sold together with its pendant);
In the family of the present owner for two generations.
In the family of the present owner for two generations.
Condition
The canvas is lined, the paint surface is relatively clean and the varnish is clear and even.
Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals spot retouching in the upper left quarter, largely to disguise the appearance of the fine network of craquelure. There is also retouching throughout the boy's dress. His face is mostly free of intervention, except for some pinprick retouchings around his mouth and chin. In overall 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 charming portrait of a young nobleman was sold together with its pendant, Portrait of a young lady, in 1976, but they have since become separated and the location of the other painting is currently unknown.