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Follower of Caspar Netscher (Dutch, 1639-1684) Four Children and Their Pets at a Window
Estimate: $1,500-$2,000
Passed
Live Auction
Collect: American and European Art featuring the Collection of Dr. Percival Eaton, Jr.
Location
Chicago
Size
20 3/4 x 17 1/4 in.
Description
Follower of Caspar Netscher

(Dutch, 1639-1684)

Four Children and Their Pets at a Window

oil on canvas

20 3/4 x 17 1/4 in.


This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition
Framed: 30 1/2 x 27 3/8 x 3 1/2 inches.Moderate deposits of surface dirt and dust; canvas is lined and margins are trimmed; network of craquelures throughout the surface; instances of pinpoint spots of inpainting to the background in the center right and one area of inpainting in the lower right corner, primarily only visible under strong light; a few dots of pinpoint white paint in the background in the center right; whitish stains in the lower left corner, possibly varnish bloom; under a highly reflective varnish. Under UV light: varnish has been selectively cleaned around the children, with the the thick varnish obscuring much of the background, although the aforementioned areas fluoresce, as well as vertical lines through the carpet in the window; inpainting throughout the children's' faces. Additional images available upon request.
Provenance
Bears a label on the canvas verso with an attribution to Caspar Netscher.