LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on oak panel

Measurements:

13.19 in. (33.50 cm.) (height) by 8.15 in. (20.70 cm.) (width) by 2.13 in. (5.40 cm.) (width)

Edition:

Little is known about Claes Tol, who was born and active in Utrecht and died in Siena. He painted several arcadian landscapes populated by nymphs and satyrs, of which the present work is a distinctive example, and strongly influenced by the example of Cornelis van Poelenburgh.

Description:

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Markings:

The panel consists of two planks joined horizontally with the join seemingly reinforced with a milled-out baton on the reverse. The panel is bevelled on all sides. The painted surface seems to be in a nice condition. Two horizontal cracks can be observed: one at approximately 6 cm from the top edge, running all the way through. The other crack of circa 12 cm, runs inward from the left at circa 3 cm from the lower edge. Some minor surface dirt can be seen in the sky in the upper right corner; a few small repaired indents can be seen along the upper edge. Some thinness in the brown areas of the landscape can be seen. The painted surface is covered with an older, somewhat discoloured varnish layer. UV: the varnish layer fluoresces largely showing retouchings along the join and a few in the sky. Some traces of old strengthening can be seen in the lower foreground and on the left side. Frame: carved and gilt wooden frame.

Condition:

The panel consists of two planks joined horizontally with the join seemingly reinforced with a milled-out baton on the reverse. The panel is bevelled on all sides. The painted surface seems to be in a nice condition. Two horizontal cracks can be observed: one at approximately 6 cm from the top edge, running all the way through. The other crack of circa 12 cm, runs inward from the left at circa 3 cm from the lower edge. Some minor surface dirt can be seen in the sky in the upper right corner; a few small repaired indents can be seen along the upper edge. Some thinness in the brown areas of the landscape can be seen. The painted surface is covered with an older, somewhat discoloured varnish layer. UV: the varnish layer fluoresces largely showing retouchings along the join and a few in the sky. Some traces of old strengthening can be seen in the lower foreground and on the left side. Frame: carved and gilt wooden frame. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.

Provenance:

Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 8 March 1972, lot 45; Anonymous sale, Vienna, Dorotheum, 12 March 1974, lot 138, where acquired for the Wieg collection.