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Pieter Mulier the Younger, called il Tempesta
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pieter Mulier the Younger, called il Tempesta
- A moonlit scene with a shepherd and shepherdess resting with their herd beside a lake
- oil on canvas, oval
Provenance
Private collection, Belgium;
Anonymous sale, London, Phillips, 13 May 1986, lot 74;
Anonymous sale, New York, Christie's, 11 January 1995, lot 255.
Anonymous sale, London, Phillips, 13 May 1986, lot 74;
Anonymous sale, New York, Christie's, 11 January 1995, lot 255.
Condition
The canvas has an old wax relining that has somewhat flattened the paint surface which is secure under a yellowed varnish. Inspection under UV revelas some scattered retouchings most notably in the darks.
Offered in a stained wooden octagonal 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."