- 123
After Jan Josefsz. van Goyen
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- A river landscape with fishermen in small vessels near the city of Antwerp, with a church tower on the right, sailing boats in the background
bears signature lower right: S.V.RUYSDAEL
- oil on panel
Provenance
Lady Vyvyan, London,
By whom sold, London, Christie's, 12 March 1948, lot 71;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 26 July 1968, lot 41 (both the above as by Salomon van Ruysdael).
By whom sold, London, Christie's, 12 March 1948, lot 71;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 26 July 1968, lot 41 (both the above as by Salomon van Ruysdael).
Literature
H.-U. Beck, Jan van Goyen 1596 - 1656, Amsterdam 1973, vol. II, p. 318, under cat. no. 698, kopie II.
Condition
The actual painting is a bit warmer in tone and shows less contrast in its colours than the illustration suggests.
The panel is cradled and bevelled along the outer sides and consists of three planks, joined horizontally, which is visible to the front. Some discoloured retouchings are visible in the sky and along the two joins. The paint surface is in stable condition and under a slightly yellowed varnish layer.
Inspection under UV-light confirms the aforesaid and reveals additional retouchings throughout, e.g. in the sky, scattered spots in the architecture, in the boats, the water and strengthening of the figures.
Offered in an ornate gilt wood frame, in fair condition with chips and damages. (JD)
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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 composition derives, with minor differences, from a signed original by Jan van Goyen, in a private collection, Antwerp.1
1. See Beck under Literature, p. 318, cat. no. 689, reproduced.