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WEST FRIESLAND SCHOOL, 17TH CENTURY | Portrait of two children, full length, standing in a landscape
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Portrait of two children, full length, standing in a landscape
- canvas: 57 1/2 by 43 1/4 in.; 146.1 by 109.9 cm.
- framed: 64 by 49 1/2 in.; 162.6 by 125.7 cm.
oil on canvas
Provenance
Mrs. Charles Scribner, by whom purchased in 1910 (as Jacob Gertisz. Cuyp);
Thence by descent in the family;
By whom sold ("Property from the Collection of Mrs. Charles Scribner, Jr."), New York, Sotheby's, 29 January 2009, Lot 103;
There acquired by the present owner.
Thence by descent in the family;
By whom sold ("Property from the Collection of Mrs. Charles Scribner, Jr."), New York, Sotheby's, 29 January 2009, Lot 103;
There acquired by the present owner.
Condition
Paitning is relined. Overall painting presents a nice picture with good coloration and no major repairs. Paint has thinned somewhat around the edges of the faces, as well as in the hat, hair, parts of the costume, and left hand of the young boy. A strip of discolored retouching runs along top edge of the canvas, possibly as a later addition, or possibly to repair rubbing from frame. Scattered retouchings flouresce under U.V., specifically on right side of girls face, costumes, and in parts of sky.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.