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Egbert van Heemskerck the Elder
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Egbert van Heemskerck the Elder
- A schoolroom interior with a teacher and his pupils
- indistinctly signed with initials lower right: E¨ H
oil on panel, unframed
Provenance
Collection Karl Meisenhelder, Frankfurt;
Thence by descent to Mrs. Doris Hallbauer, Munich;
Thence by inheritance to the present owner.
Condition
The actual painting is a lot darker and less red in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
The single panel is very lightly bowed, and lightly bevelled along the upper, left and right sides. Small paint losses are visible in the lower right corner, and along the upper and lower edges. Two tiny crudely retouched paint losses are visible in the upper left corner and to the lower centre left.
Otherwise, the paint layer seems to be in good condition. Minor strengthening can be observed in the figures. The paint surface is covered with a dirty and discoloured layer of varnish. Inspection under Ultra-Violet light is completely impeded by the dirty varnish layer.
This lot is offered unframed. (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."