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Abraham Danielsz. Hondius
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Abraham Danielsz. Hondius
- The Return from the Hunt
- oil on oak panel
- 92cm by 122cm
Provenance
Sir John Frecheville Ramsden Bt. (1877-1958), by at least 1932;
By whom sold, London, Christie’s, 27 May 1932, lot 129 (as H. Verschuring) to Fitzroy for 20 Guineas;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie’s, 17 April 1935, lot 66 (as H. Verschuring) to W. Sabin for 19.19 Guineas;
With W.M. Sabin & Sons, London;
By whom sold, London, Christie’s, 15 May 1936, lot 104 (as H. Verschuring) to Dixon for 19 Guineas;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie’s, 17 March 1939, lot 111 (as H. Verschuring) to Manenti for £16-5s-6d.;
Private collection, Stockholm (probably that of Dr. A. Friedman), circa 1949;
Dr. A. Friedman, Stockholm and Berlin, 1977;
Anonymous sale (‘The Property of a Gentleman’), London, Phillips, 8 December 1992, lot 71 (as Abraham Danielsz. Hondius) for £24,000;
With Baumkotter Gallery, London, from whom acquired by the present owners.
By whom sold, London, Christie’s, 27 May 1932, lot 129 (as H. Verschuring) to Fitzroy for 20 Guineas;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie’s, 17 April 1935, lot 66 (as H. Verschuring) to W. Sabin for 19.19 Guineas;
With W.M. Sabin & Sons, London;
By whom sold, London, Christie’s, 15 May 1936, lot 104 (as H. Verschuring) to Dixon for 19 Guineas;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie’s, 17 March 1939, lot 111 (as H. Verschuring) to Manenti for £16-5s-6d.;
Private collection, Stockholm (probably that of Dr. A. Friedman), circa 1949;
Dr. A. Friedman, Stockholm and Berlin, 1977;
Anonymous sale (‘The Property of a Gentleman’), London, Phillips, 8 December 1992, lot 71 (as Abraham Danielsz. Hondius) for £24,000;
With Baumkotter Gallery, London, from whom acquired by the present owners.
Literature
B. Rapp, 'Abraham Hondius; een vooraanstaand dieren- en jachtschilder van de 17de eeuw', in Oud-Holland, 64, 1949, pp. 66-67, reproduced p. 68, fig. 4.
Condition
The picture surface is clean and inspection under ultra violet light reveals a layer of varnish and major retouchings scattered throughout the upper left side, in the lady's dress and along the edges. Overall, the painting is in good condition and offered in a carved and gilded 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."