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Joos van Craesbeeck
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Joos van Craesbeeck
- Portrait of a man clasping a drink
- signed with initials upper left: CB
inscribed with inventory number lower left: 330 - oil on oak panel
- 5in by 4½in
Head and shoulders, wearing a brown jerkin and hat holding a glass of beer
Provenance
Probably William Kerr, 3rd Marquess of Lothian (1690–1767);
Thence by descent.
Thence by descent.
Literature
Probably Newbattle Abbey inventory, c. 1726/27 ('Two little Closet pictures of Droles done on board by Brouwer');
Newbattle Abbey inventory, March 1833, no. 330;
Newbattle Abbey inventory, May 1878, no. 330 (Billiard Room);
Newbattle Abbey inventory, 21 May 1900, no. 330 ('3 Dutch Pictures, Reading, Smoking & drinking, by D Teniers... 5"x4"', Billiard Room);
Newbattle Abbey inventory, December 1901, p. 85 (as by David Teniers, Billiard Room).
Newbattle Abbey inventory, March 1833, no. 330;
Newbattle Abbey inventory, May 1878, no. 330 (Billiard Room);
Newbattle Abbey inventory, 21 May 1900, no. 330 ('3 Dutch Pictures, Reading, Smoking & drinking, by D Teniers... 5"x4"', Billiard Room);
Newbattle Abbey inventory, December 1901, p. 85 (as by David Teniers, Billiard Room).
Condition
The small panel is uncradled and stable. There are no major damages, and appears fairly clean. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals an area of old restoration behind the sitters hat, and otherwise there are only a handful of minor scattered retouchings. The monogram flares up under UV light. In overall 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."