Lot 331: NICOLAES VAN VERENDAEL | Still life of pink roses, lobelia, apple blossom, cornflowers, a daffodil, a carnation, and blue convolvulus in a glass vase, with a grey beetle and a magpie moth, all upon a stone ledge

oil on canvas

41.8 by 32.8 cm.; 16 1/2  by 12 7/8  in.

oil on canvas

The canvas has been recently relined and as a result the paint surface is pressed. The paint surface appears to have been recently cleaned and re-varnished. There is some minor fading of pigment in the blues flowers. Inspection under ultraviolet light shows retouching to the centre of the yellow daffodil, but a very thick milky varnish which makes it impossible to see any further work that has been carried out. With the naked eye it appears that the craquelure has been infilled, and there have been small scattered retouchings to the small green leaves on the right. This lot is offered in a simple black modern frame, with a gilt sight edge, in very 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."

Old Masters from the Collection of Mahmoud S. Rabbani, Wassenaar 1983, pp. 90-93, cat. no. 3.

Mahmoud Salim Rabbani, Wassenaar;
His sale, London, Sotheby's, 11 April 1990, lot 109, for £130,000.