Lot 330
- 330
Studio of Sir Peter Paul Rubens
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Peter Paul Rubens
- The flight of Lot and his daughters from Sodom
- oil on panel
Condition
The panel is cradled on the reverse. The paint surface is secure and under a dirty varnish. The varnish impedes thorough inspection under UV light although some old retouchings do flouresce and there are two restored horizontal cracks. Overall in reasonable condition. Offered in a carved later wood frame in fair 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
The present work is a studio copy after Rubens' original of 1625 in Paris, Musée du Louvre, inv. no. 1760, (see Ludwig Burchard, Corpus Rubenianum, vol. III, New York 1989, pp. 44-47, cat. no. 6, reproduced pl. 13).