Lot 490
  • 490

Circle of Cesar Boetius van Everdingen

Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Cesar Boetius van Everdingen
  • A Young Man in a Grotto
  • oil on canvas
  • 28 by 23 1/2 in.; 71.1 by 59.7 cm.

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Sotheby's New York, January 29, 2009, lot 110 (as Dutch School, 17th Century);
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner.

Condition

The canvas is lined and slightly buckled at top edge near left. The surface is in overall good condition aside for small losses at upper left quadrant/upper right quadrant/bottom left quadrant/neck/bottom right quadrant. There is a light scratch to right of face/right edge near top. Inspection under UV reveals minor retouches above the head to the right, on left side of hair and in the lower left quadrant.
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.