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Netherlandish, Malines, early 17th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- The Jacob's Ladder, Theological virtues : The Faith, the Charity and the Hope, and The Last Supper
- the first inscribed with faded letters ; the second monogrammed TT for Tobias van Tissenaken (active in 1596-1624) ; the third monogrammed VB for Jan ou Hans Verbeke, or Peeter van Baelen.
- three alabaster reliefs
- 9,5 x 12 cm, 9,5 x 12 cm, 9 x 12,5 cm; 3 3/4 by 4 3/4 in., 3 3/4 by 4 3/4 in., 3 1/2 by 5 in.
(large diagonal split on the Last Supper relief)
Provenance
Vente Christie's London, 5 Dec. 1995, lot 85.
Condition
Overall good condition. Fine hairline fissures at several places and a few lacks to the edges.
"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
Tobias van Tissenaken was active from 1596 until his death in 1629. He was elected dean of the Guild of Saint-Luke of Mechelen in 1619. Jan or Hans Verbeke was known from 1595 until 1607 in the same Guild, cleynsteker since 1610. According to an attribution on an alabaster relief depicting the Flight to Egypt (Hôtel Sandelin museum, Saint-Omer), the VB monogram could be for Peeter van Baelen, apprentice in the workshop of Lievin van Egom since 1612.