Lot 56: MATTHEUS MOLANUS | Chasse à courre

Huile sur cuivre

12 x 18,5 cm

Huile sur cuivre

To the naked eye: The painting is in relatively good condition. It is painted on a reinforced and perfectly flat copper. The painting has been cleaned on the 2nd half of the 20th century, a little bit too strong that has worn a bit some figures. The painting is a little bit dirty. We notice a 6 cm. vertical restoration crossing the foliage of the central tree. Under UV light : We notice a green uniform varnish. We notice some small restoration spots on the sky and the vertical restoration already mentioned.
"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."

J. Briels, Les peintres flamands en Hollande, Anvers, 1987, p.347, rep. n°442 (comme Jacob Savery)

Acquis à la galerie Jo Leengenhoek le 20 février 1988 ;
Ancienne collection Georges Bemberg