Lot 122
  • 122

Cornelis Westerbeek sr. Dutch 1844-1903

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

  • Cornelis Westerbeek sr.
  • leading the flock across the heathland
  • signed and dated '96 l.l.
  • oil  on canvas
  • 53 x 80 cm.

Condition

The canvas is original. There is craquelure throughout the paint surface and stretcher marks clearly visible. On close inspection, there are some tiny flecks of paint loss towards the upper right edge, extreme lower right edge, upper left edge and elsewhere. Light surface dirt throughout. Ultraviolet light reveals no evidence of retouching. Held in a simple decorative frame in fair condition.
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