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Cornelis Huysmans
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Cornelis Huysmans
- A wooded river landscape with a shepherd resting near his flock
- oil on canvas
Provenance
A.W. Liddell, April 1847 (according to a label on the reverse);
Anonymous sale ('The Property of a Gentleman'), London, Sotheby's, 18 October 1995, lot 16, where acquired by the present owner.
Anonymous sale ('The Property of a Gentleman'), London, Sotheby's, 18 October 1995, lot 16, where acquired by the present owner.
Condition
The canvas has a modern and stable relining. The paint surface is secure and under a yellowed varnish. Under the varnish, UV light revels small repaired tears in the lower right corner and centre left. Some scattered retouchings and strengthenings also flouresce in the background, trees and sky, though large passages are in good original condition. A new varnish woudl improve the overall tonality. Offered in a carved and gilt wood frame with some minor knocks.
"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."