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DescriptionPieter CoopseHoorn circa 1640 - 1673Dutch frigates and other shipping off Vlissingen
signed with initials on the ship’s flag: PCoil on canvasunframed: 99 x 135 cm.; 39 x 53 in.framed: 128.7 x 163.5 cm.; 50⅝ x 64⅜ in.Condition reportThe canvas is lined, the paint surface is relatively clean and the varnish is discoloured. Some areas of discoloured retouching are visible to the naked eye, particularly in raking light, in the dark clouds, upper left, in the sky, upper right, to a couple of patches in the dark waves, lower right, and in the sky between the ships, right of centre. Inspection under ultraviolet light further reveals areas of wash retouching throughout the sky, possibly to lessen the appearance of the canvas weave, which has become more apparent in certain areas. The ships and sea appear to be largely untouched, with a handful of retouchings in the man-of-war. In overall fairly good condition.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.ProvenanceMajor H C Trotter, Charterhall, Duns, Berwickshire;
Anonymous sale (‘The Property of a Scottish Collector’), London, Christie’s, 1 December 1978, lot 6.