- 757
Dutch School, 17th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Dutch School, 17th Century
- A portrait of a young girl, half-length, wearing a ruff
- inscribed on the reverse: ADriana Van Der Bu...ser
- oil on panel
- 20 x 17 cm
oil on panel,
Provenance
With Frye and Sohn, Münster (as by Jan Anthonisz Ravesteyn);
From whom acquired by the late owners in March 1992, for 23,000 Deutschmarks.
From whom acquired by the late owners in March 1992, for 23,000 Deutschmarks.
Condition
The small panel is uncradled and flat. The paint surface is stable with an even varnish only marginally discoloured. There are no major damages visible to the naked eye. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals some strengthenings in the dark tones of the background and dress, and some minor touches in the forehead of the sitter. In fair overall condition. Offered in a Dutch style black bevelled frame in good 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
This lot is sold with copy of a hand-written expertise by Professor D. August Mayer (Alte Pinakothek, Munich, dated 29/12/1922) with an attribution to Jan Anthonisz. Ravesteyn.