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Peeter Neeffs the Elder Antwerp c. 1578 - After 1656
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Church interior
- Bears a signature NEFS on the bottom of the lower right column
- Oil on panel
- 49 x 65 cm ; 19 1/4 by 25 1/2 in
panneau, signé sur le bas de la colonne en bas à droite,
cachet de cire rouge au dos
cachet de cire rouge au dos
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, Mes Ader-Picard-Tajan, December 18th 1987, lot 58
Condition
To the naked eye :
The painting appears in quite satisfactory condition.
We notice some litharge.
The panel is composed of two planks, reinforced on the reverse.
The panel is perfectly flat.
Under UV light :
The painting appears under a green irregular varnish.
There are many retouches overall the composition, especially on the architectures and on the background.
We can notice an horizontal line where the two planks join each other, corresponding to the reinforcement on the reverse.
"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."