- 117
Willem van Leen
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Willem van Leen
- Still life of Flowers in a vase resting on a stone ledge, a landscape in the background
- signed with initials lower right: V. L. f
- oil on panel
Condition
Panel is uncradled, flat and stable. under a slightly dirty varnish. overall there is very good retention of the paint surface with very nice detail and coloration. a minor abrasion can be seen at lower right corner, one at upper right corner and at upper left corner. it is difficult to see anything under UV light due to the thick varnish. there is one small retouch in one of the flowers at upper right and possibly one or two retouches in background at lower right.
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 Fred G.Meijer of the RKD, The Hague for endorsing the attribution based on a photograph. Though dating van Leen's work is difficult, he tentatively dates this painting to the first half of the 1790s.