Lot 511
  • 511

Jacob Henricus Maris

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • Jacob Henricus Maris
  • On the Amstel
  • signed J. Maris (lower right)
  • oil on canvas

Condition

Oil on canvas, with an old, sympathetic lining. The picture surface is in generally good condition aside from three patches along the extreme edges that are likely cleaning tests that have been retouched and varnished over. The 2 inches at extreme left and right sides are either later additions or they are the sides of Maris’ canvas which have been turned to face the front. No original paint layer on either of these sides is visible. Under UV light, the left and right edges both fluoresce heavily. Newer retouching is visible around the aforementioned cleaning tests. There is scattered, older retouching through the clouds and central area of the work, though this is likely the result of the artist’s working method.
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.
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