- 189
Attributed to Hendrik van Cleve III Antwerp circa 1525 - between 1590/95
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hendrik van Cleve III
- a roman capriccio, with san giovanni in laterano to the right
- pen and brown ink and wash
Condition
Laid down. Some water stains along top edge and other stains centre left. Paper surface rather dirty. Repaired tear, top right, and a couple of holes lower left. Some surface rubbing towards edges, but ink still reasonably 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
Van Cleve made a number of drawings of Italianate views. Some of these, like the view of Naples, sold New York, Sotheby's, 8 January 1991 (lot 29), are topographically accurate, and were used as the basis for prints, while others are clearly capricci. A good example of the latter type, signed with a monogram and dated 1588, and very comparable with the present work not only in conception but also in the figure types, was sold, London, Sotheby's, 22 November 1974, lot 23.