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Jacob van Mosscher
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Jacob van Mosscher
- Landscape with resting shepherds
- bears traces of artist's monogram and date 1635 lower right
- oil on oak panel
Provenance
With Douwes Fine Art, Amsterdam, 1961;
From whom acquired by the parents of the present owner.
From whom acquired by the parents of the present owner.
Exhibited
Amsterdam, Douwes Fine Art, Tentoonstelling van oude meesters, May 1961, no. 17.
Literature
H.-U. Beck, Künstler um Jan van Goyen, vol. IV, Doornspijk 1991, p. 320, cat. no. 885, reproduced (as signed in monogram and dated 1635).
Condition
In overall very good condition. The panel is formed of a single plank which is uncradled, flat and stable. The paint surface is clean and the varnish is clear and even. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals very small retouchings scattered in the sky, notably on the centre left margin to a 1 cm. line upper left, and in the upper right corner. The tree and landscape appear to be untouched and are very well preserved. Offered in a carved and plastered gilt wood frame in very 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."