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Gerard Pieter Adolfs
Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 HKD
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Description
- Gerard Pieter Adolfs
- Javaanse Boer met Haan (Javanese Farmer with Cockerel)
- Signed; signed, titled, numbered 613 and dated 60-65 on the reverse
- Oil on canvas
- 40 by 30 cm.; 15 3/4 by 11 3/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Estate of the Artist
Private Collection, The Hague, The Netherlands
Private Collection, The Hague, The Netherlands
Literature
E. Borntraeger-Stoll & G. Orsini, Gerard Pieter Adolfs – The Painter of Java and Bali, 1898-1968, Frans Jansen, Pictures Publishers, Wijk en Aalburg, The Netherlands, 2008, p. 402 (oeuvre catalogue)
Condition
The work is in good condition overall, as is the canvas, which is clear and taut. There is evidence of light wear and handling around the edges of the painting, along with faint networks of craquelures and associated minor paint losses on the left margin. Examination under ultraviolet light shows no restoration. Framed.
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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. 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."