- 99
Hans Jurriaensz. van Baden
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Hans Jurriaensz. van Baden
- A church interior with Alexander the Great cutting the Gordian knot
- signed and dated centre right: HJ.. Baden.1640
- oil on panel
Condition
The panel is split horizontally into two and bevelled along all four edges. The paint surface is secure with some frame abrasion along the right edge. Inspection under UV light reveals minor scatered retouchings. Offered in a carved wooden frame with some minor chips.
"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
The subject is taken from Plutarch's Life of Alexander (33:18). It relates to a famous episode when Alexander the Great was passing the winter of 333BC in Gordium during his conquest of the Persian empire. An ancient tradition prophesised that the man who could untie the knot on the shaft of an ox-cart (although in this case it is depicted as a chariot) would become the King of Asia. All men who had tried to untie the knot had failed, but Alexander drew his sword and sliced through the knot, thus fullfilling the prophecy.