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MICHIEL VAN HUYSUM | A still life with plums, a peach and a melon
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Description
- Michiel van Huysum
- A still life with plums, a peach and a melon
- Watercolour;signed in pen and black ink, lower right: M. Huysum
- 187 by 305 mm
Condition
Laid down. Tip of the lower right corner missing. A few small tears and losses at the upper right margin. A small loss at the upper margin towards the right corner. Light scattered foxing. Colours remain fresh and vibrant. Sold in a black and gold 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."
Catalogue Note
Michiel van Huysum, son of the battle scene painter, Justus van Huysum the Elder (1659-1716), was active in Amsterdam as a still-life painter, producing images of fruit and flowers in watercolour and oil.