Lot 184
- 184
Pieter Casteels III
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Pieter Casteels III
- Still life of flowers in a gilt urn on a stone ledge
- signed and dated lower right: P. Casteels F. / 1721
- oil on canvas, in an English carved and gilt wood frame
Provenance
Sir John Leveson-Gower, 1st Earl Gower (1694–1754);
Thence by descent to his son, Admiral The Hon. John Leveson-Gower (1740–92);
Thence by family descent until sold, London, 13 July 1988, lot 98, for £72,000.
Thence by descent to his son, Admiral The Hon. John Leveson-Gower (1740–92);
Thence by family descent until sold, London, 13 July 1988, lot 98, for £72,000.
Condition
The canvas has quite recently been cleaned, relined and restored, and is in excellent overall condition. The top 5 cm. of the canvas may once have been folded over as a previous tacking edge is faintly discernible. Inspection under ultra-violet light reveals only the most minor spot retouchings. There is some light scuffing in the upper left hand corner. The varnish remains clear and even and the painting should not require any further attention.
Offered with a later carved and swept English gilt wood frame in very 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."
Catalogue Note
This flowerpiece was commissioned by Sir John Leveson-Gower, who may have come to know Casteels through his wife's brother, Evely Pierrepont, 1st Duke of Kingston, who employed the artist's brother-in-law, Peter Tillemans, to paint his portrait shooting at Thorseby.