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Egbert van Heemskerck the Elder
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Egbert van Heemskerck the Elder
- a peasant filling his pipe, sitting next to a barrel
- signed centre left: EHK (in compendium)/ Fecit
- oil on panel
Provenance
H. de Voles, no. 1355 (according to an inscription on the reverse);
Rt. Hon. Lord Ashtown;
By whom sold, as Abraham Diepraam (according to an old auction label on the reverse).
Condition
The actual painting is softer in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The single panel is flat and stable and bevelled on all sides. No damages are apparent. The paint surface is secure and under a reasonably clear layer of varnish. A few tiny scattered retouchings can be observed in the sky. Under UV light more extensive retouchings become apparent in the background, as well as strengthening in the figure and barrel lower right.
Offered in a wood frame with a decorative gilt fillet in good condition. (MW)
"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."