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Provenance

Kunsthandel Gerard van Spaandonk, Leiden Condition Original canvas. Some minor craquelure thoughout the painting. Would benefit from cleaning. In the original frame. "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." Catalogue Note Please note that a painting by this artist with a similar subject is in the collection of the Museum Bisdom van Vliet in Haastrecht. This lot comes accompanied by a poem inspired by this painting. (2)

Catalog summary

Bernard te Gempt a good catch signed and dated 1858 l.r. oil on canvas 108,5 by 76,5 cm. Provenance Kunsthandel Gerard van Spaandonk, Leiden Condition Original canvas. Some minor craquelure thoughout the painting. Would benefit from cleaning. In the original frame. "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." Catalogue Note Please note that a painting by this artist with a similar subject is in the collection of the Museum Bisdom van Vliet in Haastrecht. This lot comes accompanied by a poem inspired by this painting. (2)