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Jan Josefsz. van Goyen Leiden 1596 - 1656 The Hague
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- view of a riverside town
- black chalk and grey wash
Provenance
Private Collection, Leipzig;
Dr. Walther Bernt, Munich;
by inheritance to the present owners
Dr. Walther Bernt, Munich;
by inheritance to the present owners
Literature
W. Bernt, Die Niederländischen Zeichner des 17. Jahrhunderts, 2 vols., Munich 1957, no. 266, reproduced;
H.-U. Beck, Jan van Goyen 1596-1656, vol. I, Amsterdam 1972, p. 249, no. 826, reproduced
H.-U. Beck, Jan van Goyen 1596-1656, vol. I, Amsterdam 1972, p. 249, no. 826, reproduced
Condition
Laid down on a poor quality backing sheet. Lightly foxed and paper a little discoloured overall. Chalk and wash still good and fresh. Unframed.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Dr. Beck (loc. cit.) suggests that this drawing must date from around 1653, and its elaborate composition and confident handling are typical of Van Goyen's works from that period.