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Nicolaes Maes
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Nicolaes Maes
- Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, wearing a dark blue coat with a white chemise
- signed and dated lower right: NM(in compendium)AES/ 1676
- oil on canvas, in a painted oval
Condition
The actual painting is somewhat softer in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
The canvas has an effective relining. The paint surface is under a fairly clear varnish and there's a fine craquelure throughout, which is beginning to lift in some areas. The paint surface is well preserved though a little thin in the brown hues. Inspection under UV reveals a few spots of retouching, e.g. in the figure's coat, in the right background, and along the right edge. In general, in overall good condition.
Offered in a decorative wood and plaster gilt frame in good condition.
"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."