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Pieter Bout
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pieter Bout
- A landscape with a barge being towed along a canal
- signed and dated lower right: P.Bout / 1683
- oil on panel
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Cologne, Lempertz, 5-7 May 1960, lot 13.
Condition
The support consists of three horizontal oak planks which are cradled on the reverse and which are stable. The paint surface is in satisfactory condition. The grain of the wood is, however, visible in most areas of the painting and there are some small restored loses along the grains. There are further restorations along the panel joins, presumably the result of flaking and loses in these areas. There are some larger areas of restoration in the sky notible immediately around the right hand windmill, and in an area in the very centre of the composition. The landscape itself seems to have undergone less restoration though there is a restored damage in the middle of the canal. The painting would benefit from cleaning. Sold in a narrow, modern gilt 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. 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."