- 88A
Attributed to Matthias Withoos Amersfoort 1627-1703 Hoorn
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Matthias Withoos
- Song Birds, Butterflies, Thistles, Flowers, and Reptiles by a Stream
- oil on canvas
- 19 by 13 7/8 in.
- 48.2 by 34.9 cm.
Condition
Old lining. The canvas is now slightly buckling at center. The paint surface is very thin, particularly to the brown background. Very fine craquelure to surface. Under UV light: the most recent inpainting is visible at center, between the great leaves; older inpainting may be obscured by the opaque varnish.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.