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Bartholomeus Breenbergh
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bartholomeus Breenbergh
- Diana and her nymphs resting after a hunt with two satyrs spying on them
- bears monogram on the rock lower right: BB
- oil on oak panel
Condition
The support consists of a single flat, bevelled and stable oak panel. An old crack visible on the recto has been secured by a single horizontal batten. To the naked eye the painting appears in quite good condition under the discoloured varnish. A further old crack which is stable runs horizontally upper left. Inspection under UV light reveals some scattered retouchings in the sky along the crack and in the darker tones but the varnish masks some older retouchings. Offered in a carved wooden frame with some knocks.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This picture is painted on a single plank of oak, with original bevels on the reverse on all four sides, and thus retains its original size and shape. Comparable paintings by Breenbergh date from the 1640s.