13 - CHARLES LEICKERT (1816-1907)

CHARLES LEICKERT (1816-1907) Winter landscape with skaters signed 'Ch Leickert' (lower left) oil on panel 26 x 36 cm The Belgian-born landscape painter Charles Leickert was born in Brussels and trained in The Hague under Barthélemy Johannes van Hove and later Andreas Schelfhout. He special-ised in Dutch townscapes and winter scenes with skaters on frozen canals. Influenced by the tradition of the seventeenth-century Dutch masters, his paintings are noted for their care-ful topographical detail and atmospheric light. His works are held in several public collections, including the Rijksmuseum. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.