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Jacob Maurer
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Jacob Maurer
- A pair of trompe l'oeil grisaille pictures of Herm figures in niches representing Flora (Spring) and Ceres (Summer)
- both signed with monogram; Ceres: lower left, Flora: lower right: I.b M
- a pair, both oil on canvas, laid on panel
- Framed dimensions 221 x 106.5 cm (7 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. 6 in.)
Provenance
Sold Frederik Muller & Compagnie, Amsterdam, 26 November 1912, Intérieures, Tentures et Autres Panneaux Décoratifs, Salon Louis XVI – boiseries – Cheminées Provenant e.a. de l’Hôtel à La Haye de Feu Son Excellence Von Weckherlin de l’Eglise dite Fransche Kerk au N.Z. Voorburgwal à Amsterdam et de diférentes maisons patriciennes de la Hollande, lot 12.
Condition
The paint surfaces of both pictures are stable, the varnish is clear and even and there are no major damages visible to the naked eye. There are only few minor scattered restorations and retouchings throughout. There are some small chips and losses in the lower corners at the bottom margins, only just visible behind the frame. Otherwise in good overall 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."