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Willem van de Velde the Elder
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Willem van de Velde the Elder
- study of a man o' war luffing
- Pen and brown ink and gray wash over black chalk counterproof, within black ink framing lines;
bears initials and date: V.V. 1670
Provenance
John Skippe,
his Heirs sold, London, Christie's, 20 November 1958, lot 285A, as Venetian copy of Van de Velde, for £30;
Sir John Witt (L.646a), thence by descent to the present owners
his Heirs sold, London, Christie's, 20 November 1958, lot 285A, as Venetian copy of Van de Velde, for £30;
Sir John Witt (L.646a), thence by descent to the present owners
Exhibited
Birmingham, 1934, no. 207
Condition
Laid down. Paper surface slightly dirty, with a number of small dark spots, especially towards top right, but ink and wash very good and fresh. Sold in a modern frame.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Like the previous lot, this drawing is over the basis of a slight counterproof, which the artist has reworked extensively.