- 153
Jan van Gool
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jan van Gool
- An Italianate river landscape with a shepherd and his herd near a grotto, a view of a town beyond
- signed centre right: J.VGool Fe
- oil on panel
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 16 July 1980, lot 236.
Condition
The actual painting is a bit darker in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
The panel consists of one plank and is bevelled along all sides. The plank is flat.
The paint surface is in good and stable condition, no damages or repairs are visible to the naked eye. There is minor frame abrasion along the edges. The paint surface is under a very fine craquelure pattern and the the varnish is dirty and yellowed.
Inspection under UV-light is impeded by the varnish layer, but the painting appears to be very well preserved.
Offered in a very decorative gilt wood frame, in fair condition, with a few chips and a minor damages. (JD)
"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."