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Nicolaes Maes
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Nicolaes Maes
- Portraits of a lady and gentleman, three-quarter length, seated beside a table, the former wearing an ivory dress with a blue mantle, the latter a green jacket with an ochre mantel, before a draped embroidered curtain, a landscape view beyond
- the former signed and dated on the table lower left: N.MAES/f.1693.
a pair, both oil on canvas, both oval
Provenance
N.R. Colville;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 24 February 1939, lot 70:
Friedrich Frey-Fürst collection, Switzerland;
Thence by descent to Fritz Frey, Switzerland, until sold, London, Sotheby's, 11 December 1996, lot 72.
Literature
F. Frey, Bürgenstock, 1967, pp. 110-113;
L. Krempel, Studien zu den datierten Gemälden des Nicolaes Maes (1634-1693), Petersberg 2000, p. 333, nos. A 251 and A 251a, plates 347-8.
L. Krempel, Studien zu den datierten Gemälden des Nicolaes Maes (1634-1693), Petersberg 2000, p. 333, nos. A 251 and A 251a, plates 347-8.
Condition
The paintings are less red than the catalogue illustrations suggest.
Gentleman: the canvas has an effective relining and the paint surface is secure and under a discoloured varnish. Discoloured retouchings and some old abrasion can be made out in the hands. Some minor scattered discoloured retouchings can be made out with the naked eye in the face. An old restored tear of 10 by 10 cm which has discolourd somewhat can be made out in the left sleeve. Inspection under UV lght reveals further localised retouchings in the hair and cloak but large passages appear untouched.
Lady: in a very similar condition to above. The canvas has been relined and the paint surface is secure under a discoloured varnish. Some scattered discoloured retouchings can be made out in the flesh tones. Some further localised retouchings flouresce under UV light.
Both paintings would benefit from removal of the old varnish and application of a new varnish. Both offered in carved and gilt wood frames in good condition.
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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."