- 271
Attributed to Joseph de Bray
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph de Bray
- A Blue and White Faceted Vase, A Rose and walnuts on a Pewter Plate, a Wan-Li "Kraak" Porcelain Bowl, a Silver Wine Cooler, a Wineglass, a Glass, a Lemon and Roses on a Table Draped with a Carpet
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, April 4, 1986, lot 5 (as Simon Luttichuys);
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, October 20, 1999, lot 49, (as Simon Luttichuys);
Where purchased by a private collector;
By whom anonymously sold, New York, January 27, 2006, lot 368;
Where acquired by the present owner.
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, October 20, 1999, lot 49, (as Simon Luttichuys);
Where purchased by a private collector;
By whom anonymously sold, New York, January 27, 2006, lot 368;
Where acquired by the present owner.
Condition
Canvas has been relined. there is overall very good retention of the paint surface with lovely detail. there is some slight thinness in the silver object in the background to the left of the porcelain vase. colors remain fresh. examination under ultraviolet reveals retouching on and around aforementioned silver object over what appears to be an old repaired puncture. another larger area of retouching can be seen in the background to the right of the vase and a bit on the right edge of the vase. other small inpaints are visible throughout the dark background and a few on curtain. the still life elements for the most part look very good with very little in the way of retouching. there is no need for further work and paintng, which presents a rather grand image, can be hung in its present state.
In a black wood frame with gilt inner trim.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
At the time of the 1999 sale (see Provenance), Fred Meijer of the Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie, The Hague suggested an attribution to Joseph de Bray, based on firsthand inspection.