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Abraham van Beijeren
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Abraham van Beijeren
- Still life with fish on the beach at Egmond
- oil on canvas
- 81 x 108 cm.
Provenance
Arthur Kay, London and Tregortha, Winton Drive, Glasgow (d. 1939);
His sale, London, Christie's, 11 May 1911, lot 9, for £12.12s. to Richardson;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie’s, 18 March 1988, lot 102.
His sale, London, Christie's, 11 May 1911, lot 9, for £12.12s. to Richardson;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie’s, 18 March 1988, lot 102.
Literature
A. Kay, Treasure Trove in Art, Edinburgh and London 1939, p. 168, reproduced.
Condition
The canvas has been lined and the paint surface is relatively clean, but there is evidence of wear throughout the canvas. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals careful retouchings throughout, largely to disguise these areas, and to fine networks of craquelure. There is also restoration to an old tear, centre, measuring approx. 8 cm. long. In overall fair condition. Offered in a later Dutch-style stained wood frame with wave moulding, in 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."
Catalogue Note
A variant of this composition signed in monogram, without the tower, is today in the Stedelijk Museum Het Prinsenhof, Delft (inv. no. NK 2780).