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Adriaen Jansz. van Ostade
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Adriaen jansz. van Ostade
- An old man with in a tall hat leaning on a chair back and smoking a clay pipe
- signed indistinctly lower right: Av.ostade
- oil on oak panel
Provenance
Van Berg collection, New York, (according to a Witt Library mount);
With Samuel Hartveld, New York;
Anonymous sale, New York, Christie's, 9 June 1978, lot 43;
Acquired by the late owners in 1979 for 45,000 Swiss francs.
With Samuel Hartveld, New York;
Anonymous sale, New York, Christie's, 9 June 1978, lot 43;
Acquired by the late owners in 1979 for 45,000 Swiss francs.
Condition
The panel is secure and uncradled, the paint surface is stable. There are no visible major damages, the varnish appears clear and even. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals only very few tiny scattered retouchings with the grain. In very good overall 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."