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Circle of Richard Brakenburgh
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Richard Brakenburgh
- Peasants gathered outside a tavern with a man reading a paper, an amorous couple, and a fiddler in the background
traces of a signature lower left
- oil on panel
Condition
The actual painting is a little less red in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
The single flat panel is bevelled along all edges and is in good condition. The paint surface is under a dirty varnish layer. The panel is enlarged to all but the left sides with a thin strip of wood of approx. 3 mm. The paint surface is fairly abraded. Tiny scattered discoloured retouchings are visible to the naked eye, e.g. in the figures, the house and the sky. Under UV light larger areas in the sky and along the edges become apparent.
Offered in a later plain wood 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."