- 55
Flemish School, late 16th Century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- a rugged river landscape, with trees to the left and a castle to the right
- Pen and brown ink and wash, heightened with white (partly oxidised), on paper washed light brown
Condition
The drawing was formerly fixed to its mount with adhesive tape, stuck along top and bottom edges, which has left a narrow strip of staining. It is currently backed along the vertical central crease with another strip of old adhesive tape, but there is no sign of any staining having penetrated from this to the front of the sheet. The drawing was folded in four, and the paper is cracked along these creases, particularly the vertical one. There are also some other cracks in the paper surface, top left. Small losses in various places at the edges of the paper. Some of the white heightening oxidised. Paper somewhat dirty throughout, but ink and wash still good and strong, and composition as a whole strong and impressive.
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
In composition, and in the handling of the pen, this accomplished drawing is very close to the early works of Paul Bril, executed during the 1580s and '90s, but the white heightening seems ususual for the artist. It is also in some respects reminiscent of drawings by Pieter Stevens (to whom it was formerly attributed).