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Circle of Jürgen Ovens
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jürgen Ovens
- Portrait of a mother and child, three-quarter length
- oil on canvas
- canvas: 41 3/4 by 28 in.; 106 by 71.1 cm.
- framed: 35 by 48 1/2 in.; 88.9 by 123.2 cm.
oil on canvas
Condition
The canvas appears to be lined. The figures read well underneath an old, dirty varnish. Although there is minor craquelure throughout the painting, the most prominent areas are in the faces and chest of the figures. Some abrasions and paint losses are along the edges, most likely due to to framing. Possible attending to an old seam appears to be visible on the reverse of the canvas. Inspection under UV shows scattered retouches here and there, though the most noticeable being on the lady's hair. Two other repairs, probably from an old tear, are visible on the top left corner. One is a spot that is approximately 2 by 2 in., meanwhile the other is a thin line about 6 in. long. Each of the aforementioned repairs have an associated patch on the reverse of the canvas. The painting would benefit from a clean. It is offered in a carved, gilded wood frame with scattered losses.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.