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Gerrit Battem
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Gerrit Battem
- Winter townscape with a military encampment and figures skating on the frozen river
- bears signature lower right: A. VANDERNEER
- oil on oak panel
Condition
The painting is constructed of two horizontal panels, which are uncradled, flat and stable. The paint surface is relatively clean and the varnish is slightly discoloured but even. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals restoration along the panel join and scattered spot retouching in the sky and around the uppermost branches of the tree, upper left. There is very little other intervention and the painting is 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
Although this view of a town with its distinctive neo-Classical building remains unidentified, Battem favoured a very similar composition in a number of works, including that sold London, Sotheby's, 30 October 2008, lot 49, and the painting offered Amsterdam, Christie's, 25 November 2014, lot 46. We are grateful to Fred G. Meijer and Ellis Dullaart of the RKD, The Hague, for their help in the cataloguing of this lot.