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Jan Claesz. Rietschoof
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jan Claesz. Rietschoof
- A smalship with fishermen in a choppy sea, shipping at anchor along a quayside and other ships in the distance, a town with a windmill in the distance
- signed in monogram lower centre on the lee-board: JCR (in compendium)
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous sale, New York, Christie's, 15 January 1985, lot 219.
Condition
The actual painting is a lot less red and more blue in tone, and shows less contrast than the catalogue illustration suggests. The canvas has an old relining (glue). Stretcher marks are slightly visible to the front. Some small paint losses can be seen along the lower left edge, possibly due to the frame. Two small repaired and retouched damages are visible in the upper right corner, as well as some retouchings along the edges. Otherwise, the paint surface seems to be in good condition and is covered with a dirty layer of varnish and a layer of surface dirt. The craquelure pattern is somewhat coarse and varies in places. Inspection under ultra violet light is partially impeded, but does, furthermore, reveal a few scattered retouchings along the lower and left edge, and in the lower area. Offered in a plain wood frame with a gilt moulding, a few small damages. (ML/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."