Lot 507
  • 507

Jan Hackaert Amsterdam 1629 - 1699

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Description

  • Jan Hackaert
  • an alpine river landscape
  • pen and brown ink and wash
  • 187 by 282 mm.

Provenance

Sale, Amsterdam, Christie's, 18 November 1985, lot 34

Condition

Slightly thin at left edge. Flattened crease in paper towards top right. Some minor spots and surface dirt, but overall condition good.
"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 the precise view seen here has not been identified, this drawing must record one of the locations visited by Hackert during the course of his lengthy Swiss journey of 1653-56.  See G. Solar, Jan Hackert, Die schweizer Anzichten 1653-1656, Zürich 1981