Anthonie Pieter Schotel

Original canvas. Retouches along upper left edge, along the upper edge and right edge. There are some scattered retouches in the boats and the quai, one in the centre of the sky, just above the horizon. This work would benefit from cleaning.
"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."

This lot depicts the Merwedekade in Dordrecht, seen from the Groothoofd and Wijnhaven. The tall building with the tower, located on the corner of the Bolwerk and Merwedekade, doesn't exist anymore. Schotel painted this view of Dordrecht, the town where he was born and worked regularly, on a winter day. The present lot shows the typical loose brushwork, for which the artist became most famous.