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Jacob Adriaensz. Bellevois
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Jacob Adriaensz. Bellevois
- Four galley Frigates and two smallships in choppy seas, shipping at the horizon
indistinctly signed centre left on the flag: Jb (in ligature) ellev.is
- oil on canvas
Provenance
With Gebr. Douwes, Amsterdam, by 1969.
Exhibited
Amsterdam, Gebr. Douwes, Tentoonstelling van schilderijen, acquarellen en tekeningen, 21 April - 23 May 1969, no. 2 (reproduced in the catalogue plate no. 2).
Literature
Antiek, June 1968, p. 67 (advertisement).
Condition
The actual painting is somewhat deeper and less red in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The canvas has an old relining (wax). Stretcher marks are slightly visible to the front and also the canvas structure is visible. One small vertical crack of approx. 3 cm. is visible in the upper right corner, and there's a small retouched dent along the upper edge to the right. There is a light tendency towards cupping in the lower, darker areas. Otherwise, the paint surface seems to be in very good condition. The paint surface is under a fine layer of dirt and a discoloured layer of varnish, and has a fine craquelure pattern. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals a few small retouchings in the sky and a few in the foreground along the edge. Offered in a decorative carved gilt wood frame, in good condition. (ML/MW)
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"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 breezy seascape is typical of Bellevois, who apart from some shipwrecked views, predominately painted these light marinescapes. The damp atmosphere with the grand frigates shown at a three-quarter angle is characteristic for the artist, who took particular care over the decorative sterns of his ships. The way the sun is only shining down the centre part of the composition, is something we see in many of his seascapes, giving it a luminous effect.