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Franciscus Gijsbrechts
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Franciscus Gijsbrechts
- a trompe l'oeil of painter's attributes with a painting of a vanitas still life with a skull, music sheets, a silver gilt chalice, a candlestick and other objects, together with a painter's palette, a pipe and a pocket watch
- signed centre left: F. Gysbrechts f
- oil on canvas
Condition
The actual painting is slightly less dark than the catalogue illustration suggests. The canvas seems to have a fairly recent and stable relining and is under a clear varnish layer and the paint surface seems to be in good condition. Small spots of discoloured retouchings can be seen by the naked eye, e.g. in the skull and to the left of the skull. The paint surface is slightly abraded in the darker tones. Inspection under Ultra Violet light reveals a vertical repaired tear running from the left of the upper edge down, for approx. 25 cm., which has been retouched. Also two horizontal repaired creases can be seen along the centre of the left edge, as well as a small one in the palette and a small one in the white paper. Small scattered retouchings can be seen under UV light as well. All edges show retouchings, the lower edge, somewhat more extensive.
Offered in a plain dark green 'cassetta' style painted frame with gilt inlay, a few chips. (ML)
"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."