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Jacob Willemsz. de Wet The Elder
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacob Willemsz. de Wet the Elder
- Christ and the woman taken in adultery
- signed with initials lower centre: J.W.
oil on canvas
Provenance
In the family of the present owner since the 1830/40s.
Exhibited
Oberhessisches Museum, Giessen, from 1981 until recently (on loan from the current owner).
Condition
The actual painting is a little less red in tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
The canvas is relined. The paint surface has become somewhat flattened and is under a thick and glossy varnish layer. The paint layer is quite abraded in the background and there are some tiny scattered paint losses in the lower foreground. Old scattered retouchings, more frequent in the background can be made out with the naked eye. Inspection under UV light reveals a few additional recent scattered spots of retouching, but further inspection is impeded by the thick varnish layer.
Offered in a plain black wood frame with a gilt fillet.
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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."