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Herman van Swanevelt
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Herman van Swanevelt
- Fishermen by a stream, a castle beyond
- oil on copper
- 15 by 21 3/4 in.; 38.1 by 55.2 cm.
Literature
A.C. Steland, Herman van Swanevelt (um 1603-1655): Gemälde und Zeichnungen, Petersburg 2010, vol. I, p. 203, cat. no. G3,19; reproduced vol. II, fig. G223, p. 509.
Condition
Oil on copper, cradled. The surface is in overall good condition. Surface dirt and dust. There is a small loss at the upper right corner. Thinness in the sky. Some minor abrasions in the landscape at left. Under UV light, there are scattered retouches throughout the sky, which has been cleaned. There are some small areas of old varnish that fluoresce. Scattered lines and dashes of retouching in the landscape, including some strengthening. In overall 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.