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Jan van Kessel the Elder
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Jan Van Kessel the Elder
- The Eucharist: a gold chalice, a host and two silver candelabras in a stone niche, surrounded with bunches of grapes and corn, and a garland of roses, Morning Glory, Parrot tulips and other flowers, together with butterflies and other insects
- inscribed centre: EGO SVM PANIS/ VIVVS
- oil on panel, stamped on the reverse with the panel maker's mark of François de Bout, who became a Master in the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke in 1637/8
Condition
The actual painting is a lot deeper in tone and less pale than the catalogue illustration suggests. The single piece of panel is bevelled on all sides and has a convex bow to it. The paint surface has not suffered from this bow and is still very well preserved, only in the lower left corner a very light tendency towards cupping can be detected. Inspection under Ultra Violet light reveals a few tiny retouchings in the lower left corner, as well as a few in the flowers below and in the background to the right. The paint layer is under a clear varnish. Offered in a ebonised, cabinet style wooden frame, in very good condition. (ML)
"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
Representations of the Eucharist such as this are rare in Van Kessel's oeuvre; another example was with Rafael Valls, London, in 1999.