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Provenance

Acquired by the present owner circa 2006 Condition The panel is flat, even and ensuring a stable support. Ultraviolet light reveals some quite extensive retouchings in certain areas of the composition, notably in the lower part of the sky in the right half of the composition, in the grey shoreline in the middle-distance to the right, and some scattered spots around the mast of the boat to the left and at the framing edges. Some other areas, for example the sea, appear to fluoresce under ultra-violet light however this appears to be original. To the naked eye the overall appearance of the work is good and it is ready to hang.<br><br>Presented in a decorative gilt frame, with a white-painted inner slip. "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."

Catalog summary

Andreas Schelfhout Unloading the Catch signed and dated A. Schelfhout 53 lower left oil on panel 22 by 29cm., 8¾ by 11½in. Provenance Acquired by the present owner circa 2006 Condition The panel is flat, even and ensuring a stable support. Ultraviolet light reveals some quite extensive retouchings in certain areas of the composition, notably in the lower part of the sky in the right half of the composition, in the grey shoreline in the middle-distance to the right, and some scattered spots around the mast of the boat to the left and at the framing edges. Some other areas, for example the sea, appear to fluoresce under ultra-violet light however this appears to be original. To the naked eye the overall appearance of the work is good and it is ready to hang.<br><br>Presented in a decorative gilt frame, with a white-painted inner slip. "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."