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Alexander Adriaenssen
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander Adriaenssen
- A still life with a robin, a kingfisher, partridges and songbirds, all on a wooden table, together with a glass and an earthenware jug
- signed lower right: A.ADRIAENSSEN
oil on panel, branded with the Antwerp panel maker's mark on the reverse
Condition
The catalogue illustration is representative for the actual painting. The panel consists of 3 planks, joined horizontally. The panel is bevelled on the left side, and very lightly bevelled on all other sides. Each join has been reinforced with 6 battons of approx. 5 by 3 cm. Furthermore, the panel has been reinforced with 5 vertical strips of wood of approx. 32 cm. A thin split is visible to the front along both joins. A thin restored horizontal crack of approx. 15 cm. is visible in the lower left corner. Tiny scattered discoloured retouchings can be observed in the background upper left, centre, and centre right, and along the upper join. Otherwise, the paint surface seems to be in fair condition. The impasto brushwork in the feathers of the birds and in the earthenware jug have been beautifully preserved. The paint surface is covered with a clear, unevenly applied layer of varnish. Inspection under ultra violet light confirms the aforesaid retouchings, and reveals additional minor strengthening in the wings of the birds most left, and in the kingfisher most right. Offered in a plain layered wood frame with gilt fillets, in good condition. (MW)
"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."