Lot 1: JACOB VAN HULSDONCK | Nature morte aux pêches, prunes et raisins dans une corbeille sur un entablement

Huile sur panneau
Porte une annotation au revers Sir S.C. f 16

48 x 64 cm ; 18 7/8  by 25 1/4  in

Huile sur panneau<br />Porte une annotation au revers <em>Sir S.C. f 16</em>

On the naked eye: The painting is painted on two oak planks assembled in the centre. The painting is not perfectly flat and it is a little bit twisty. The back is covered with an old thick coat, some of it is uplifted. The two planks were jointed with a piece of dark painted coated fabric. The painting is covered with clear and regular old varnish. We can notice some very small scratches close to the frame borders. A slight "disjunction" of the planks is visible on the right and on the left of the background. Under UV light: There is a regular varnish. There are small restorations on the fruits: on the upper right centre peaches, on the light plumbs underneath, on the small plumbs on the left and some very light restorations spots on the ledge. The painting is in an exceptional 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."

E. Greindl, Les peintres flamands de natures mortes au XVIIe siècle, Paris, 1983, p. 255 et 364, n°32

Vente anonyme, Londres, Christie's, 26 novembre 1971, lot n°22 ;
Galerie J.O. Leegenhoek, Paris, 1971 ;
Acquis de cette dernière par Monsieur Gérard Grandchamp des Raux (père de l'actuel propriétaire)