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Nicolaes Molenaer
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Nicolaes Molenaer
- A winter landscape with figures skating on a frozen river by a village, children on sleighs, and elegant figures in the foreground
- signed in monogram lower right: .K.M
- oil on panel
Provenance
Private Collection, The Netherlands.
Condition
The actual painting is slightly less red in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. The flat panel consists of two horizontal planks. The join has been reinforced to the reverse with 8 small battons. The paint surface is under a slightly discoloured glossy varnish. The paint layer is nicely preserved, particularly the impasto of the highlights, if a little thin in the brown hues in the centre and in some of the figures. Retouchings are visible along the join and there's a restored damage in the sky centre right. Inspection under UV light remains inconclusive due to the thick varnish, but there's possibly some minor strengthening of the figures underneath.
Offered in a decorative gilt and plaster 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."