- 1021
Circle of Paulus Constantijn la Fargue
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Paulus Constantijn la Fargue
- View of an Amsterdam canal near the Timber Yards, with figures in boats, a pavilion on the bank; View of a canal with a drawbridge, with figures in boats and on the bank, a church beyond
- a pair, both oil on oak panel
- 8in by 10¼in
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of Victor Cavendish-Bentinck, 9th Duke of Portland (1897-1990);
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
The panels of both paintings are uncradled, flat and stable. The paint surfaces are dirty and the varnishes are slightly discoloured.
Canal near the timber yards: there are some horizontal lines of slightly discoloured retouching in the lower sky, centre (visible in the catalogue illustration), and inspection under ultraviolet light reveals an area of retouching, less than 1 cm. wide, in the sky, centre, just above the buildings. In overall good condition.
Canal with drawbridge: Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals little to no intervention, save for perhaps some light wash strengthening in the sky and minimal retouching, lower right. In overall very 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."