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Dutch School, 18th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Dutch School, 18th Century
- A grisaille painting of an allegory of navigation; a grisaille painting depicting a sculptural relief of two putti clasping fish either side of a roundel in a sculpted niche
- both oil on canvas, the first with an arched top, laid down on board
- 219 x 142cm
together with a similar Dutch monochrome painted dessus-de-porte
Condition
The larger canvas has a board behind the relined canvas, though this is not adhered to it. The smaller canvas is relined. Both are in good condition, in need of no further work. The larger canvas has a few old restored tears at the upper left and right margins, which have been well restored. The smaller canvas has extensive restoration in the lower body of the putto on the right. There are minor scattered retouchings throughout both. Offered in simple painted wood frames in 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."