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Johannes Lingelbach
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Description
- Johannes Lingelbach
- A mediterranean harbour scene with figures on the quay
- signed on a stone column lower right: I.LINGELBACH
- oil on canvas
Condition
The canvas has an old relining which is still sound. The painting is a little dirty and the varnish layer discoloured, but the paint surface appears to be extremely well preserved, with little or no sign of any wear. Inspection under ultra-violet reveals no damages or losses and no later intervention, although some minor signs of old local discolouration are visible to the naked eye in parts of the sky centre left.
This lot is offered with a later gilt wood frame in good overall condition.
RCJ
"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."
Catalogue Note
German by birth, Lingelbach had settled in Amsterdam with his family by 1634. He is recorded as being in Rome by 1647 where he quickly adopted the style of the bamboccianti (a group of northern artists in Rome led by Pieter van Laer); however, given that no dated works prior to 1650 survive, it is hard to determine his early style. By 1653 he had returned to Amsterdam where he continued painting scenes in the italianate manner, though the present work diplays fewer of the traditional Roman ruins which are scattered in many of his other paintings. With its bustling foreground and gentle recession towards a tranquil horizon, this painting may be compared to a signed and dated work from 1665 offered New York, Christie's, 27 January 2000, lot 53.
A larger version of this composition, also signed, and with only minor differences, is in Vienna, Kunsthistorisches Museum.1
1. See Die Gemäldegalerie des Kunsthistorischen Museums in Wien. Verzeichnis der Gemälde, Vienna 1991, p. 76, reproduced plate 527.
A larger version of this composition, also signed, and with only minor differences, is in Vienna, Kunsthistorisches Museum.1
1. See Die Gemäldegalerie des Kunsthistorischen Museums in Wien. Verzeichnis der Gemälde, Vienna 1991, p. 76, reproduced plate 527.