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Martinus Nellius
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Martinus Nellius
- A pear, an orange, medlars and half a walnut on a stone ledge, a cabbage white butterfly above;A Chinese porcelain bowl with strawberries, cherries, an orange and a Roemer glass on a ledge, together with two butterflies
- the former indistinctly signed lower left, on the ledge: N[...]
- both oil on oak panel
Provenance
With Emil Ehlers, Antwerp (the latter);
By whom sold, Cologne, Heberle, 1 June 1880, lot 33 (the latter; as Jan Davidsz. de Heem);
Anonymous sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby Mak van Waay, 15 November 1983, lot 43 (the former);
Anonymous sale, Zurich, Eberhart, 6 June 1985, lot 4 (the former);
Anonymous sale, Zurich, Koller, 5 June 1986, lot 5056 (the latter);
Both paintings acquired at the above sales in Zurich by Cornelis Ouwehand (1920–1996);
Thence by descent to the present owner.
By whom sold, Cologne, Heberle, 1 June 1880, lot 33 (the latter; as Jan Davidsz. de Heem);
Anonymous sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby Mak van Waay, 15 November 1983, lot 43 (the former);
Anonymous sale, Zurich, Eberhart, 6 June 1985, lot 4 (the former);
Anonymous sale, Zurich, Koller, 5 June 1986, lot 5056 (the latter);
Both paintings acquired at the above sales in Zurich by Cornelis Ouwehand (1920–1996);
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Condition
The two panels are both uncradled, flat and stable, their paint surfaces both showing some signs of wear in the darks of the background. Both pictures contain retouching throughout, particularly in the backgrounds and darker pigments of the fruits. The lighter pigments and the glass roemer in the latter painting are better preserved. In overall moderate 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."