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Lot 96
  • 96

Barend Cornelis Koekkoek

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Barend Cornelis Koekkoek
  • Travellers on a road
  • signed and dated B.C. Koekkoek ft / 1849 lower centre
  • oil on panel
  • 18 by 24.5cm., 7 by 9¾in.

Provenance

Acquired by the grandfather of the present owner circa 1930; thence by descent

Condition

The panel is flat and even. There are no signs of retouching visible under UV light and a thick green varnish. Apart from 3 small spots of frame rubbing at the left of the extreme upper edge, and a tiny <1cm scratch to the upper left of the left-hand tree, overall this work is in good original condition. Held in a decorative gold-painted wood and plaster frame with a nameplate.
"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."