Cornelis Springer

G.J. Schouten, Amsterdam, bought directly from the artist on 10 December 1854 for Dfl. 160,-
Sale The Hague (Pulchri Studio), 1 December 1940, lot 176
Kunsthandel D. Sala en Zn., The Hague
Collection B. de Geus van den Heuvel, Nieuwersluis
Sale Amsterdam (Mak van Waay), 26 April 1976, cat. no. 258, lot 182 (sale Collection B. de Geus van den Heuvel)
Richard Green, London, 1994

Schiedam, Gemeentemuseum, 1951/52, no. 52
Utrecht, Centraal Museum, Nederlandse Architectuurschilders 1600-1900, 28 June-28 September 1953, no. 90
Amsterdam, Stedelijk Museum, Van Romantiek tot Haagse School, 1958/59, no. 655
Laren, Singer Memorial Foundation, 'Keuze uit de collectie B. de Geus van den Heuvel, Stadsgezicht te Den Briel', no. 43

 

 

 

G.H. Marius, De Hollandse Schilderkunst in de XIXe eeuw, The Hague, 1920, ill. no. 40
H. Gerson, Voor en na van Gogh, 1961, ill. no. 48
Pieter .A. Scheen, Lexicon Nederlandse Beeldende Kunstenaars 1750-1880, The Hague 1981, ill. no. 100, illustrated in colour
Spieghel Historiael, Maandblad voor geschiedenis en Archeologie, February 1981, p. 101, ill. no. 7
W. van der Laan, Een genoeglijk straatleven, Tableau, volume 4, no. 6, p. 556
W. Laanstra, H.C. de Bruijn, Dr. J.H.A. Ringeling, Cornelis Springer (1817-1891), Utrecht 1984, no. 54-17, illustrated in colour and illustrated again on the dustjacket
W. Laanstra, Cornelis Springer (1817-1891), Een 19e eeuwse stadsportrettist par droit de naissance, Supplement Tableau, Utrecht 1983, illustrated on the cover

A few minor scattered retouches in the sky and 3 retouches of circa 1 by 0,5 cm in the upper part of the sky. Some retouches along the edges due to frame abrasion. 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.
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With a label of authenticity by the artist on the reverse, dated January 1863

This work is illustrated on the dustjacket of the catalogue raisonné by W. Laanstra, H.C. de Bruijn, Dr. J.H.A. Ringeling, Cornelis Springer (1817-1891), Utrecht 1984