- 22
Attributed to Gillis Claesz. de Hondecoeter
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gillis Claesz. de Hondecoeter
- Landscape with figures approaching a ruined gateway, a village behind
- Pen and brown ink and coloured washes, within brown ink framing lines
Provenance
Ian Woodner,
by whose heirs sold,
London, Christie's, 2 July 1991, lot 208;
sale, New York, Sotheby's, 27 January 1999, 173
by whose heirs sold,
London, Christie's, 2 July 1991, lot 208;
sale, New York, Sotheby's, 27 January 1999, 173
Condition
Hinge mounted. The paper has fractionally discoloured and there is a diagonal old crease line that runs from the upper left to the lower right corner. There is a slight abrasion to the sheet down the lower right edge and areas of light surface dirt throughout. The medium is still reasonably strong throughout.
"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."
"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."