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Jan Victors
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jan Victors
- Boaz recieves the shoe of inheritance
- signed lower right: Jan Victors
- oil on canvas
Condition
The canvas has been relined and the relining is stable. The paint surface is in very good overall condition, with only a few minor retouchings visible under ultra-violet light. The varnish is old and slightly discoloured and the painting would therefore benefit from a light surface clean.
"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
Another larger version of this composition is in the Städel Museum, Frankfurt (see W. Sumowski, Gemälde der Rembrandt-Schüler, vol. IV, Landau 1983, p. 2606, no. 1759).
As described in Ruth 4, in accordance with the laws of Israel the transfer of property that marked the occasion of Ruth's marriage to Boaz was symbolised by her nearest kinsman giving his shoe to Boaz by the city gate.
As described in Ruth 4, in accordance with the laws of Israel the transfer of property that marked the occasion of Ruth's marriage to Boaz was symbolised by her nearest kinsman giving his shoe to Boaz by the city gate.