- 106
Attributed to Christoffel van den Berghe
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Christoffel van den Berghe
- A panoramic landscape with numerous travellers passing along a road at the edge of a wood
- oil on copper, oval
Provenance
Anonymous sale, New York, Christie's, 14 April 2016, lot 112.
Condition
The copper is flat and stable. The paint surface is clean. Ultra violet inspection reveals a slightly milky varnish. There are a handful of spot retouchings in the sky and to the wheel of wagon in the foreground. The work is offered in an octagonal, simple Dutch style frame in good condition.
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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
Van den Berghe was based in Middelburg and his landscapes recall those of other artists resident in that city such as Adriaen Pietersz. van de Venne. Van den Berghe also took inspiration from Middelburg's still life painters, principal among them Ambrosius Bosschaert, and produced a small number of highly detailed flower paintings too. Laurens J. Bol was responsible for putting together Van den Berghe's œuvre of landscapes having associated him with the monogram 'CVB' that appeared on a small panel (see L.J. Bol, in Oud Holland, LXXI, 1956, pp. 183–95).