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JAN BOTH | Landscape with travellers on a path and a small waterfall
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- After Jan Both
- Landscape with travellers on a path and a small waterfall
- oil on canvas
- 71.9 x 92 cm.; 28 1/4 x 36 1/4 in.
Provenance
David Garrick (1717–79), London;
His posthumous sale, London, Christie's, 23 June 1823, lot 11, for £95–11s. to Rutley;
T. Norris, near Manchester, 1835;
Sale, Paris, Drouot, lot 4 (probably late 19th century; according to a page from an auction catalogue on the reverse);
With Galerie Sanct Lucas, Vienna, by Summer 1962;
From whom acquired in 1963 by the present owner.
His posthumous sale, London, Christie's, 23 June 1823, lot 11, for £95–11s. to Rutley;
T. Norris, near Manchester, 1835;
Sale, Paris, Drouot, lot 4 (probably late 19th century; according to a page from an auction catalogue on the reverse);
With Galerie Sanct Lucas, Vienna, by Summer 1962;
From whom acquired in 1963 by the present owner.
Literature
J. Smith, Catalogue raisonné... Supplement, vol. IX, London 1842, p. 736, cat. no. 21;
C. Hofstede de Groot, Beschreibendes und kritisches Verzeichnis..., vol. IX, Esslingen and Paris 1926, p. 443, cat. no. 74.
C. Hofstede de Groot, Beschreibendes und kritisches Verzeichnis..., vol. IX, Esslingen and Paris 1926, p. 443, cat. no. 74.
Condition
The canvas is lined, the paint surface is dirty, and the varnish slightly discoloured. The surface appears rather flat in areas, for example in the upper left sky, where the dark ground has also become visible. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals a thick varnish underneath which retouchings are visible: in the upper left sky, further spots and fine lines scattered throughout, along all four edges, and two more concentrated spots, one below the donkey's head lower centre, and one below the horse's head lower left. In overall fairly good condition. Offered in a carved and gesso gilt frame.
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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."