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Cornelis Dusart
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Cornelis Dusart
- Peasants playing skittles before an inn
- oil on canvas
Provenance
With X. Scheidwimmer, Munich, by 1973;
Egon Rusche, Oelde;
Acquired from the above by the late owners in September 1975 for 95,000 Deutschmarks.
Egon Rusche, Oelde;
Acquired from the above by the late owners in September 1975 for 95,000 Deutschmarks.
Literature
Die Weltkunst, 22 October 1973, reproduced p. 1731 (in an advertisement by Schweidwimmer).
Condition
The canvas has a firm relining. In very good overall condition. The paint surface is secure and stable, the varnish appears clear and even. There are no major damages visible. There is a very minor degree of wear in the dark tones in the centre and centre left. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals only very few retouchings, some in the sky, and one tiny touch in the cheek of the lady in the foreground. The varnish fluoresces in a milky opaque manner so any earlier restoration would be hard to make out. Offered in a gilt wood frame in fair condition.
"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
A copy of the certificate from Walther Bernt, dated Munich, 18 June 1973, accompanies this lot.