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HENDRICK VAN STEENWIJCK THE YOUNGERANTWERP 1580 – CIRCA 1649 LEIDEN (?) | Two figures in a gothic interior
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Two figures in a gothic interior
- dated on the reverse: 1626; and signed, according to Howarth 2009 (see under Literature)
- oil on copper
- 9 x 6 cm.
Provenance
Possibly anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 27 November 1959, lot 135;
Anonymous sale, Paris, Rieunier & Bailly-Pommery, 19 June 1992, lot 82;
Where acquired by the present owner.
Anonymous sale, Paris, Rieunier & Bailly-Pommery, 19 June 1992, lot 82;
Where acquired by the present owner.
Literature
J. Howarth, The Steenwyck Family as Masters of Perspective, Turnhout 2009, p. 259, no. II. E 21.
Condition
The copper plate is flat and stable. The paint surface is mostly clean and the varnish clear and even. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals a handful of pin prick retouchings in the architecture along the left margin, but the work appears in overall very good condition. Offered in a plain ebonised wood frame in very 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."