- 56
Jan Josefsz. van Goyen
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- the breach of the dike at houtewael
- Black chalk and grey wash;
bears numbering in brown wash, upper right: 171
Provenance
As for lot 54
Literature
H.-U. Beck, 'Jan van Goyen am Deichbruch von Houtewael (1651)', in Oud Holland, p. 22, no. 9, reproduced p. 27;
H.-U. Beck, Jan van Goyen 1596-1656, vol. I, Amsterdam 1972, p. 308, no. 847/171, reproduced
H.-U. Beck, Jan van Goyen 1596-1656, vol. I, Amsterdam 1972, p. 308, no. 847/171, reproduced
Condition
Framed. Some foxing, and silght yellowing at the edges of the sheet. The ink, however, is still strong.
"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
This and the following lot belong to a group of nineteen drawings in the 1650-51 sketchbook representing the breach in the St. Anthony's dike, near Houtewael, which occured during a violent storm on Sunday, 5th March 1651, with catastrophic consequences. See also note to lot 54.