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Jacobus Biltius
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Jacobus Biltius
- A trompe l'oeil still life with two quails, a kingfisher, a bird net and a whistle
- signed and dated lower right: J. biltiùs - fecit - / 1666
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Private Collection, Netherlands;
With Rob Smeets, Milan;
By whom sold, New York, Sotheby's, 26 January 2006, lot 104, with its pendant for $216,000, where purchased by the current owner.
With Rob Smeets, Milan;
By whom sold, New York, Sotheby's, 26 January 2006, lot 104, with its pendant for $216,000, where purchased by the current owner.
Condition
The catalogue illustration is representative.
The canvas has an old lining and a modern strip lining and retains its bounce.
The paint surface is clean and stable with craquelure visible in the background. To the naked eye, the signed and dated paint surface is in excellent condition, with some very minor abrasion in the dark tones upper right. This is confirmed by inspection with UV light, with only very minor strengthenings fluorescing.
Offered in a wooden 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 loan of this picture has been requested for a major
loan exhibition on animal still-lifes from the Renaissance to Modernity to be held at the Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe in Winter 2011/12.
The pair to this lot will be offered for sale at Sotheby's New York, 27 January 2011.
loan exhibition on animal still-lifes from the Renaissance to Modernity to be held at the Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe in Winter 2011/12.
The pair to this lot will be offered for sale at Sotheby's New York, 27 January 2011.