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WILLEM BASTIAAN THOLEN | The Wegje with the Bleiswijkstraat Canal in Enkhuizen
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- The Wegje with the Bleiswijkstraat Canal in Enkhuizen
- signed and dated W.B. Tholen / 1902 lower right
- oil on canvas
- 91 by 69cm., 36 by 27in.
Provenance
Private collection, Canada
Kunsthandel Ivo Bouwman, The Hague (by 1992)
Purchased from the above by the present owner circa 1995
Kunsthandel Ivo Bouwman, The Hague (by 1992)
Purchased from the above by the present owner circa 1995
Literature
Aleid B. Montens, Ivo Bouwman: twintig jaar kunsthandelaar, 1972-1992, The Hague, 1992
Condition
The canvas has not been lined and is securely attached to a keyed wooden stretcher. Fine lines of hairline craquelure are visible in the sky. Inspection under ultra-violet light reveals some areas of residual varnish but no visible sign of retouching. This work is in good, apparently original condition and is ready to hang. Presented in a decorative gilt frame.
"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."