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Louis de Caullery
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Louis de Caullery
- an extensive wooded river landscape with elegant figures conversing along a path to the right, and other figures merry-making in a village to the left
- oil on panel
Condition
The support consists of 3 horizontal panels joined to the reverse with a series of horizontal batons.
The paint surface is secure and in good condition with thick chunks of impasto remaining under a glossy varnish.
Inspection under UV light reveals some minor scattered retouchings most notably along the panel joins and lower right in the darker brown area which has slightly abraded.
There are a few old unobtrusive surface varnish scratches centre right.
Offered in a stained 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."
Catalogue Note
The landscape is by another hand, most likely by an artist working in the circle of David Vinckboons (1576-1632).