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Abraham Meertens
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Abraham Meertens
- two exotic birds perched on a tree, a coastal landscape behind
Watercolor and touches of gouache over black chalk;
signed in brown ink, bottom center: A. Meertens
Provenance
Pictura, Groningen (L.2028)
Condition
Narrow brown stain from former acidic mount around all four edges (very close to edge on three sides, c 15mm in from top). Paper slightly browned overall. Small repaired tear, center right edge. A few small, dark spots, mostly towards center of sheet. Otherwise reasonably good. Sold in a decorative modern gilded frame.
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.