LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on canvas

Measurements:

5.59 in. (14.20 cm.) (height) by 7.56 in. (19.20 cm.) (width) by 0.16 in. (0.40 cm.) (width)

Edition:

The canvas has been relined (glue). The painted surface seems to be in good condition. Some small retouchings and damages can be seen in the upper half of the dark cloud in the centre. Some discoloured retouchings in the lower centre can be seen. Some strengthening can be observed in the darker areas of the waves. The craquelure pattern, visible mainly in the lighter areas, is rather fine. UV: the varnish layer fluoresces largely showing rather extensive retouchings foremostly in the sky area, and some to the darker parts of the foreground as well. Frame: black veneer wooden frame.

Description:

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Markings:

Hendrick Jacobsz. Dubbels

Condition:

The canvas has been relined (glue). The painted surface seems to be in good condition. Some small retouchings and damages can be seen in the upper half of the dark cloud in the centre. Some discoloured retouchings in the lower centre can be seen. Some strengthening can be observed in the darker areas of the waves. The craquelure pattern, visible mainly in the lighter areas, is rather fine. UV: the varnish layer fluoresces largely showing rather extensive retouchings foremostly in the sky area, and some to the darker parts of the foreground as well. Frame: black veneer 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.

Literature:

U. Middendorf, Hendrick Jacobsz. Dubbels, 1621-1707, Freren 1989, p. 169, cat. no. 125A, reproduced (as datable to circa 1655-60).

Provenance:

Boothman-Smallwood, Scarborough, 1989; Possibly sale, London, Christie's, 26-27 April 1989 (according to Middendorf 1989, see Literature); Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 7 February 1991, lot 8.