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Michiel van Musscher
Estimate
12,000 - 14,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Michiel van Musscher
- Portrait of a Lady with her Dog and a maid
signed and dated M v Musscher P... / A 1686 (center right)
- oil on canvas laid down on panel
- 17 1/8 by 15 1/4 in.; 43.2 by 38.7 cm.
Provenance
Hennin;
His sale (sold by the Directorate of Creditors), Paris, Pierre Remy, 16 January 1764, lot 76.
His sale (sold by the Directorate of Creditors), Paris, Pierre Remy, 16 January 1764, lot 76.
Condition
Canvas has been glued down on panel and paint surface has been slightly pressed as a result. detail still reads very well overall. the darks of upper background and at lower left are somewhat thin and there are some scattered abrasions here and there on figures, such as on arm of maid and head of the dog. ultraviolet light reveals retouching in upper background. some very tiny dots of retouching can be seen on face and sleeve of central figure and some on costume of maid. some retouching along bottom and left edges.
In an elaborately carved gilt wood frame with a loss at lower left corner and other small nicks.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Dr. Robert Gerhardt for confirming the attribution of this painting based on firsthand inspection. It will be published in his catalogue raisonné on the artist which is in preparation.