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Gillis Gillisz. de Bergh
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gillis Gillisz. de Bergh
- A still life with a roemer, a peeled lemon, cherries and a bread roll on a partly-draped table
- oil on panel
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 21 October 1964, lot 33 (as Cornelis Kruys), for £920 to Goyen;
With Alfred Brod Gallery, London;
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 17 April 1991, lot 77 (as Follower of Willem Claesz. Heda) for £13,750;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 13 December 1996, lot 308 (unsold).
With Alfred Brod Gallery, London;
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 17 April 1991, lot 77 (as Follower of Willem Claesz. Heda) for £13,750;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 13 December 1996, lot 308 (unsold).
Condition
The stable, flat support consists of two vertical panels, cradled to the reverse. The panel join is visible on the surface of the painting and some retouchings along the join have become discoloured.
The paint surface is rather abraded, particularly in the background, although the impasto of the lemon peel is well-preserved. Retouchings to the background and a handful of scattered retouchings to the tablecloth have become visible to the naked eye due to discolouration. No major damages to the work are apparent.
Inspection under UV light confirms the aforementioned retouchings and suggests that the cherries, bread roll, roemer and lemon are largely untouched, though older retouchings may be obscured by the reflective varnish.
Offered in a black and gilt wood 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."
Catalogue Note
When the painting was offered at Christie's in 1996, Fred G. Meijer from the Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie was mentioned as having confirmed the attribution to De Bergh.