Lot 159
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THOMAS WIJCK | A Mediterranean harbour scene with oriental merchants
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Follower of Thomas Wijck
- A Mediterranean harbour scene with oriental merchants
- signed lower right on the barrel: Twÿck·
- oil on canvas
- 67.5 x 83.4 cm.; 26 5/8 x 32 7/8 in.
Provenance
J. Uyttenhove, Koekelare, Belgium;
By whom sold, Brussels, Palais des Beaux-Arts, 26 October 1983, lot 1106;
With Galerie Sanct Lucas, Vienna, 1984.
By whom sold, Brussels, Palais des Beaux-Arts, 26 October 1983, lot 1106;
With Galerie Sanct Lucas, Vienna, 1984.
Exhibited
Vienna, Galerie Sanct Lucas, Gemälde alter Meister, Winter 1984–85, no. 16;
Salzburg, Residenzgalerie and Vienna, Gemäldegalerie der Akademie der Bildenden Künste, Die Niederländer in Italien, 18 June – 9 November 1986, no. 80;
Montreal, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Italian Recollections, 8 June – 22 July 1990, no. 71.
Salzburg, Residenzgalerie and Vienna, Gemäldegalerie der Akademie der Bildenden Künste, Die Niederländer in Italien, 18 June – 9 November 1986, no. 80;
Montreal, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Italian Recollections, 8 June – 22 July 1990, no. 71.
Literature
R. Trnek, Die Niederländer in Italien, exh. cat., Salzburg 1986, pp. 220–22, cat. no. 80, reproduced in colour p. 221;
F.J. Duparc and L.L. Graif (eds), Italian Recollections: Dutch painters of the Golden Age, Montreal 1990, pp. 212–13, cat. no. 71.
F.J. Duparc and L.L. Graif (eds), Italian Recollections: Dutch painters of the Golden Age, Montreal 1990, pp. 212–13, cat. no. 71.
Condition
The canvas has a firm relining, the paint surface is quite dirty and the varnish is slightly discoloured. The network of craquelure has become quite pronounced in the sky and there are fine lines of visible retouching to disguise this. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals two campaigns of restoration: the former consists of the aforementioned retouchings in the sky, as well as a denser area above the fountain, lower right; the more recent campaign consists of further, very few and small scattered spot retouchings also most notably in the sky. In overall good condition. Offered in a plain stained wood frame with some very minor damages.
"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."