Lot 148
- 148
Flemish School, 17th Century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- A still life of song birds, a peacock and rabbits on a ledge with a pumpkin, a cabbage, a cauliflower, celery, mushrooms and grapes
- oil on canvas, unframed
Provenance
William Cox, 57 Pall Mall, London;
His sale, London, Christie's, 8-9 February 1884, probably lot 51 ( as Snyders) for 5 gns. to Marville;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 4 April 1986, lot 59 (as attributed to Jacob van de Kerckhoven) where acquired by the present owner.
His sale, London, Christie's, 8-9 February 1884, probably lot 51 ( as Snyders) for 5 gns. to Marville;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 4 April 1986, lot 59 (as attributed to Jacob van de Kerckhoven) where acquired by the present owner.
Condition
The canvas has been relined. The paint surface is secure under a glossy yellowed varnish. There are a number of surface scratches on top of the varnish. Inspection under UV light is impeded by the aforementioned varnish although some old retouching work is discernable in the darks of the background. Offered unframed.
"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."