Lot 454: JOHANNES DE LAGOOR | A wooded landscape with a shepherd and his flock by a path

oil on panel

36.9 by 45 cm.; 14 1/2  by 17 3/4  in.

oil on panel

The panel is uncradled and there are no signs of movement of stress. There is a small horizontal knock to the wood lower right corner almost hidden by the frame (approximately 3 cm.). The paint surface is clean and thick, in good state of preservation. Except for the sky, where there are a number of very delicate discoloured scattered retouchings throughout, all immediately visible to the naked eye. Inspection under ultraviolet light shows only the aforementioned tiny retouchings in the sky, and a handful of tiny spot retouchings in the foreground. This lot is offered in a gilt wood frame, the surface aged, but otherwise in good 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."

G. S. Keyes, 'Jan Lagoor', in Tableau, 1, 1978-1979, p. 43, no. 30, reproduced.

With Gallery Clifford Duits, London, 1965;
With Hal O'Nain Gallery, London, 1966.