Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2581BLocation: BostonDate / Time: February 03, 2012 12:00PM
Description:
Jan Van Wegel (Dutch, 1752-1809)
Still Life with Flowers
Signed "Jan Van Wegel f." l.c., identified on a partial presentation plaque.
Oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in. (76.0 x 63.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, retouch, paint losses, scattered abrasions, heavily varnished, surface grime.
Estimate $6,000-8,000
The lining is adhered with glue. There are minute scattered losses primarily (but not exclusively) near the edges. The craquelure is relatively stable. There are also "shrinkles" near the upper edge. There is a vertical area of retouch about 10 inches long near the left side.