LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on oak panel

Size Notes:

Please note, Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.

Edition:

Mechelen 1576 - circa 1632/33 Amsterdam

Markings:

The panel is cradled, flat and stable. A visible horizontal line of retouching, which runs the width of picture just above the centre, denotes either a join or an old, repaired split. The paint surface is clean, and the varnish is clear and even. There is also visible retouching to two vertical scratches running down from the centre of the upper margin, the longest measuring approx. 10 cm. Inspection under ultraviolet light confirms the aforementioned line of retouching, and further horizontal lines to possible old splits or surface cracks extending from the upper right margin and lower right margin, the longer of which measures approx. 35 cm. Restoration which probably dates to the same time as these interventions is found notably in retouchings to the background around the group of figures to the left, and scattered in the foliage centre and upper left. A more recent campaign of restoration is comprised of fine lines of retouching in the sky, some other scattered retouchings in the foliage (left), retouching along the lower margin, scattered in the ground in the centre of the composition, and in some of the foliage lower right. In overall good condition.

Condition:

The panel is cradled, flat and stable. A visible horizontal line of retouching, which runs the width of picture just above the centre, denotes either a join or an old, repaired split. The paint surface is clean, and the varnish is clear and even. There is also visible retouching to two vertical scratches running down from the centre of the upper margin, the longest measuring approx. 10 cm. Inspection under ultraviolet light confirms the aforementioned line of retouching, and further horizontal lines to possible old splits or surface cracks extending from the upper right margin and lower right margin, the longer of which measures approx. 35 cm. Restoration which probably dates to the same time as these interventions is found notably in retouchings to the background around the group of figures to the left, and scattered in the foliage centre and upper left. A more recent campaign of restoration is comprised of fine lines of retouching in the sky, some other scattered retouchings in the foliage (left), retouching along the lower margin, scattered in the ground in the centre of the composition, and in some of the foliage lower right. In overall good condition. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE INCLUDED IN THE CATALOGUE.