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Jan van Kessel the Elder
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jan Van Kessel the Elder
- An ivy covered sculpted cartouche adorned with flowers including roses, tulips, lilies, blossom and an iris
- signed lower left: j.v.kessel fecit
- oil on oak panel, branded on the reverse with an unidentified panel maker's mark
- 25 1/4 by 19 in.
- 64.4 x 48.3 cm.
Provenance
Private collection, acquired in the 1960s;
By descent to his son, by whom sold;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 7 July 2006, lot 162, for £54,000;
With Colnaghi Ltd., Munich and London, 2007–08.
By descent to his son, by whom sold;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 7 July 2006, lot 162, for £54,000;
With Colnaghi Ltd., Munich and London, 2007–08.
Condition
The panel is flat and cradled. The varnish is clear and even. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals a thick varnish that makes further inspection difficult. Some retouchings are visible, particularly at the margins. The intricate details of the flowers and butterflies appear very well preserved, the colourful pigments appear to have also lasted well, with only the yellows thinning slightly. In good overall condition. The work is offered in a simple Dutch style frame 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."