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MAERTEN BOELEMA DE STOMME | Still life with a silver tazza, an overturned roemer, a peeled lemon, a knife, and nuts on a table top
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hendrick Avercamp
- Still life with a silver tazza, an overturned roemer, a peeled lemon, a knife, and nuts on a table top
- oil on oak panel
- 43.7cm. by 34.4cm.; 13¼in. by 10½in.
Provenance
With Galerie Internationale, The Hague, circa 1930 (as Willem Claesz. Heda);
With S. Nijstad, The Hague, 1950s (as Willem Claesz. Heda);
From whom acquired by Mrs A.C.T. Tempel-Zwartsenberg, The Hague;
Her posthumous sale et al., Amsterdam, Christie’s, 14 May 2003, lot 182 (as with remains of signature, centre left);
Where acquired by the present owner.
With S. Nijstad, The Hague, 1950s (as Willem Claesz. Heda);
From whom acquired by Mrs A.C.T. Tempel-Zwartsenberg, The Hague;
Her posthumous sale et al., Amsterdam, Christie’s, 14 May 2003, lot 182 (as with remains of signature, centre left);
Where acquired by the present owner.
Condition
The bevelled panel is uncradled and made of a single plank; it is flat and the paint surface is stable. The varnish appears clear and even. A distinctive craquelure has developed in patches, mostly throughout the dark tones on the table cloth. There is a slight degree of wear throughout some of the details, and the cloth itself. There are no major damages visible to the naked eye. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals a thick and old varnish that fluoresces opaque. There are 5 small cleaning patches; one of them a square in the foreground over the lower part of the lemon and the beginnings of its peel, which also has some restoration to it throughout the lower part of the lemon, and a further small patch at the rim of the upturned roemer at the left measuring 2 cm. squared. It would seem likely there are some further restorations that are not visible due to the thick varnish. In overall fair condition. Offered in a carved and painted wood 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."