Isaac Israels

Kunsthandel P.B. van Voorst van Beest, The Hague

Original canvas. In good condition
"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."

Nowhere is Israels' love for plein air painting better felt than in his depiction of ladies on the beach or in the dunes. Amongst his favorite models were Sophie Cramer, the writer Ina Boudier-Bakker and the actress Sofie de Vries. He once portrayed Jacqueline Royaards-Sandberg in a white dress, not unlike the one depicted on the model here, stating: Wat was het mooi, die witte omhulsels van je laatst, het is wel geloof ik waar ik het meeste van houd, wit en blank, maar je moet het niet oververtellen! Ik weet het wel, alles is mooi, een schooier, een kruidenier maar het is toch heerlijk om je over te geven aan je instinctieve preferenties.