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Nicolaes Maes
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Nicolaes Maes
- Portrait of a lady seated by a fountain
- signed indistinctly lower right: MAES
- oil on canvas
- 21 1/4 by 18 in.; 54 by 45.7 cm.
Provenance
Goldsmit Collection, Paris (from inscription on back);
With Frederick Thom Gallery, Toronto;
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
With Frederick Thom Gallery, Toronto;
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Condition
The canvas is lined. the surface of the work is in good condition. There is some apparent retouching in the upper right corner. There is craquelure throughout the piece. Under UV; heavy masking varnish.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.