Lot 139
- 139
Flemish School, circa 1700
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Flemish School, circa 1700
- Still life of narcissi, roses and carnations in a glass vase on a ledge, with a butterfly; Still life of tulips, roses and other flowers in a glass vase on a ledge, with a dragonfly
- a pair, both oil on oak panel
- each: 38.6 x 26.6 cm.; 15 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 6 May 1938, lot 137 (as Baptiste), for £11-11s. to Harrison;
Francena T. Harrison, Richmond, Virginia;
By whose Estate sold, New York, Sotheby's, 15 October 1987, lot 44 (as Attributed to Caspar Hirschel), for $19,000.
Francena T. Harrison, Richmond, Virginia;
By whose Estate sold, New York, Sotheby's, 15 October 1987, lot 44 (as Attributed to Caspar Hirschel), for $19,000.
Condition
The panels are both uncradled, made up of a single plank, and are flat and stable. The paint surfaces are relatively clean and the varnishes clear and even. There is some evidence of wear in both panels but the colours remain vibrant. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals few pin-prick retouchings in both panels and restoration to a small loss in the vase of the latter. There also appears to be retouching in the dark backgrounds of both. Offered in plain, lacquered Dutch style frames with wave decoration.
"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."