- 14
Antwerp School, 17th Century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Kitchen still life with two children
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Dr. Leo C. Collins, New York, 1959;
Elwyn de Graffenried;
Bequest of Miss Elwyn de Graffenried in memory of Erminete de Graffenried Nunnally to the High Museum of Art, 1959 (Inv. no. 1959.35).
Elwyn de Graffenried;
Bequest of Miss Elwyn de Graffenried in memory of Erminete de Graffenried Nunnally to the High Museum of Art, 1959 (Inv. no. 1959.35).
Exhibited
New Orleans, Isaac Delgado Museum of Art, Fetes de la Palette, 22 November 1962 - 6 January 1963, no. 45 (as by Pieter Pietersz.).
Literature
E.M. Zafran, European Art in the High Museum, Atlanta 1984, p. 101, reproduced (as Unknown Dutch, Early 17th century).
Condition
Tightly relined and surface has been pressed as a result. under a thick shiny varnish. the paint surface has been somewhat abraded in background areas and in some of the darker pigments such as the boy's gray jacket, the metal bucket at center and the table top. upon close inspection, the canvas weave is showing through in these areas. the still life elements at right side are very well preserved. overall, the painting still reads well and presents a strong image. under UV light the surface fluoresces unevenly and there appear to be retouches of differing ages. the faces of both figures have extensive inpainting of craquelure and there is a larger area of retouching over girl's hand. other scattered retouches can be seen throughout background and a few on some still life elements (however the grouping at far right side looks good). Offered in a carved and gilt wood frame.
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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.