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Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Peter Paul Rubens
- Recto: sheet of studies of putti;Verso: a study of a woman escaping a sea monster and a pair of lovers
- Red chalk and wash within brown ink framing lines (recto);
pen and brown ink and grey wash over red chalk (verso);
bears lettering in pencil, verso: Ch ; Coll
Condition
Sold window-mounted in double-sided simple modern frame. Some slight foxing at the lower left corner, where there is also a small light stain crossing over the border of the drawing onto the old mount. Slight foxing also on the verso. Some scattered ink stains at the centre right. Some of the ink from the verso is also slightly visible at the centre. Overall, however, the condition is fine and the medium strong.
"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."
"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
An attribution to Jan Boeckhorst, a pupil of Rubens and Jordaens, has been suggested.