雅各伯·薩洛蒙·凡·雷斯達爾

J. Pritchard., Bridgenorth;
Mrs. Gordon, Barrington Hall;
With Lilienfeld Galleries, New York, 1935;
From whom purchased by Clarence Palitz;
By whom anonymously sold, New York, Sotheby's, 6 March 1975, lot 26 (as by Jacob Salomonsz. van Ruisdael);
There purchased back by Bernard Palitz. 

J. Smith, A Catalogue Raisonné..., vol. VI, London 1835, p. 35, no. 109 (as by Jacob van Ruisdael);
C. Hofstede de Groot, A Catalogue Raisonné..., vol. IV, London 1912, p. 107, cat. no. 317 (as by Jacob van Ruisdael).

The canvas has an old glue relining; the support is stable and in good condition. The paint surface is in good condition overall, with a fine cracquelure panel that is typical for the painting's age and is not distracting. There are some are of slight thinness in the boulders in the foreground and in the mountain in the background which were perhaps thinly painted and the area of foliage in the background at left is very slightly pressed but overall the painting reads well under a slightly dirty varnish. A reading under UV is impeded by the milky varnish. Offered in a carved gilt wood frame with a few minor nicks and losses.
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.
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This lot is accompanied by a letter to the consignor from Seymour Slive, in which Slive attributes this picture to Jacob Salomonsz. van Ruysdael, owing to both the handling and typical signature. A copy of this letter is available upon request.