Lot 147
  • 147

Theodoor van Thulden

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Theodoor van Thulden
  • The adoration of the magi
  • Pen and black ink and brown wash over black lead; within a drawn oval, the border in pen and brown ink added later.
    signed in brown ink, lower centre: T. Van T'ulden delin.

Provenance

sale, London, Christie's, 1 December 1970, lot 226, £100, to Cross;
with Rembrandt Galleries, Newport, Isle of Wight (their stamp on mount)

Exhibited

London, Victoria and Albert Museum, 1968 (according to inscription on mount)

Condition

Unframed. The wash border added around the oval drawing later. There is some slight water damage to the lower right corner, but this does not affect the drawing itself. Some slight foxing and yellowing of the paper, but overal the sheet is in good condition.
"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."

Catalogue Note

Although apparently unconnected, the finished nature of this design may indicate that it is a design for a print.