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Lot 16
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Adriaen van Nieulandt

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Adriaen van Nieulandt
  • Mars and Venus
  • oil on canvas

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Stockholm, Bukowski, 17 December 2011, lot 2102.

Condition

The canvas has a very firm relining that has flattened the paint surface, which is otherwise secure under a glossy varnish with fine craquelure running throughout. Inspection under UV light is impeded by the aformentioned varnish though some scattered retouchings do flouresce. Offered in a stained wooden frame in good condition.
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