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Circle of Rombout Verhulst (1624-1698) North Netherlandish, 1680
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- jovial violinist holding a glass of wine
- dated: 1680
- marble, on a velvet covered wood mount
- Circle of Rombout Verhulst (1624-1698) North Netherlandish, 1680
Condition
Overall the condition of the marble is good, with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are minor chips to the edges and slight losses to the brim of the hat and the hair at the forehead, and also to the volute on the violin and the base of the drinking glass. There are a few small naturally occurring inclusions which have been filled on the back of the hat inside the brim. There is naturally occurring veining to the marble.
"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
Compare the Portrait of a Gentleman as Mars by Rombout Verhulst, illustrated in J. Leeuwenberg, Beeldhouwkunst in het Rijksmuseum, cat. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, The Hague, 1973, p. 241; and see Hendrick Ter Bruggen's (1588-1629) painting A Jovial Violinist Holding a Glass of Wine, sold in these rooms on 3 December 2008, lot 28, for the model.