- 65
Dutch School 17th Century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- view of a roman gate
Point of the brush and grey ink with touches of blue wash, within brown ink framing lines
Provenance
Jules Dupan (L.1440)
Condition
Unframed. The sheet is rather faded and a little yellowed. There are some small isolated fox marks and little abrasion to each corner. Also a small light brown stain in the upper left corner.
"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
The gate depicted in this view may be the Porta Pinciana, Rome, as depicted by Herman van Swanevelt in two drawings which are both in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.1
1. See P. Schatborn, Drawn to Warmth: 17th Century Dutch Artists in Italy, exhibition catalogue, Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum, 2001, p. 78, figs. B and C