Lot 409: HIERONYMUS VAN DER MIJ | a young girl selling oranges

oil on panel

30 by 26 cm.; 11 3/4  by 10 1/4  in.

oil on panel

The panel is uncradled. The paint surface is stable, and the varnish is even and only slightly discoloured. There is some minor frame abrasion in the lower margin and a tiny loss in the lower left hand corner. The varnish fluoresces opaquely under ultraviolet light and so does not reveal any early restorative work. In overall good condition. Offered in a gesso moulded gilt frame with some losses.
"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."

Dieren, Galerie Katz, Oud Hollandse en Vlaamse Meesters, 22 November 1962 - 15 January 1963, no. 38.

C. Wansink, 'Hieronymous van der Mij als historie- en genreschilder', in Oud Holland, 99, 1985, p. 212, no. 11, reproduced fig. 18.

Anonymous sale, The Hague, Rietmulder, 31 March 1770, lot 60;
Kleinbergh sale, 19 July 1841, lot 121;
With D. Katz, Dieren, 1963;
Anonymous Sale, Geneva(?), Beau Rivage 26-29 October 1965;
Private Collection, Rome.