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Workshop of Adam Frans van der Meulen
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Adam Frans van der Meulen
- A cavalry skirmish
- oil on copper
- 20 x 28.3 cm.; 7 7/8 x 11 1/8 in.
Provenance
With Galerie de Heuvel, Brussels, by January 1972;
Whence acquired by the father of the present owners.
Whence acquired by the father of the present owners.
Condition
The copper plate is stable, the paint surface is clean and the varnish is relatively clear and even. There are visible retouchings scattered throughout the sky and clouds, as well as two spots of paint loss, one along the centre of the left edge, and a slightly bigger one in the horse circa 3cm. from the centre of the right edge. There is a slight vertical surface scratch measuring circa 7.5cm. upper right. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals these, but the work is in otherwise good condition. Offered in a carved and gilt wood frame with minor losses.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This copper relates closely to both a painting and its preparatory drawing by Van der Meulen, in the Musée du Louvre, Paris.1 The principal figure on horseback in colourful uniform and the fallen white horse are the focal point of the painting, while a number of the surrounding figures are more clearly derived from those found in the drawing. 1. Oil on canvas, 136 x 218 cm., inv. no. 1513; and black chalk, inv. no. 20064; see I. Richefort, Adam-François Van der Meulen, Brussels 2004, pp. 68 and 222, cat. no. 44, both reproduced p. 68.