Lot 136
  • 136

JAN FYT | A still life with game, a dog and a cat

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description

  • A still life with game, a dog and a cat
  • signed lower right: · joannes · FyT ·
  • oil on canvas
  • 89 x 116.3 cm.; 35 x 45 3/4  in.

Provenance

Graaf and Gravin van Limburg Stirum-Luden, Olst and The Hague;
With Martin B. Asscher, London, 1951;
With P. de Boer, Amsterdam, 1961;
Anonymous sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby Mak van Waay, 29 April 1985, lot 96;
With Johnny van Haeften, London, 1987, from whom acquired by the present owners.

Condition

The canvas has recently been relined, re-stretched, cleaned and restored. The paint surface is relatively clean and all of the original impasto has remained intact. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals small, fine lines of scattered retouching, and the painting appears in overall very good condition. Offered in a stained dark wood 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.
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