Unknown Work from Jacques Goudstikker Collection (Inventory No. 1943)
Painting on wood panel • Empire school (as inscribed on the label); likely French or Dutch following Neoclassical traditions
Style & Movement
Empire Style / Neoclassicism
Medium & Technique
Likely oil on panel based on wood grain visible and Empire school description
Creation Period
Empire period (circa 1800-1815) based on the label annotation
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 94 x 121.5 cm (as inscribed on the top right) in landscape format
Subject Description
Undetermined from reverse; the label refers to a work previously belonging to the Goudstikker gallery, possibly a landscape or historical scene given the Empire school designation
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good (Verso only); the wood panel shows age, and the historical label is partially detached with areas of loss
Estimated Market Value
$15,000 - $50,000 (highly dependent on identifying the specific artist and subject on the obverse)
Auction Estimate
$10,000 - $30,000
Provenance History
Formerly in the Jacques Goudstikker Collection, Heerengracht 458, Amsterdam (Inventory No. 1943). Significant historical provenance involving major 20th-century art market activities and restitution history
Art Historical Significance
High provenance significance; the Goudstikker label links the work to one of the most important pre-WWII Dutch art dealerships and the tragic history of Nazi art looting and subsequent restitution efforts
Notable Features
Features an authentic 'Collectie Goudstikker' label with inventory number 1943 and address 'Heerengracht 458'. Handwritten notes indicate 'Empire school' and dimensions.
Condition Issues
Panel shows typical wood grain exposure; labels are torn, abraded, and showing signs of adhesive failure; red wax or residue visible above and below the main label
Conservation Recommendations
Secure loose label fragments with reversible archival adhesive; maintain stable humidity to prevent panel warping; ultraviolet protection for the historical documentation