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Lot 55
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Jan Josefsz. van Goyen Leiden 1596 - 1656 The Hague

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • Figures seated under a tree near a Farmhouse
  • signed in monogram and dated l.c.: VG 1651 
  • black chalk and grey wash within brown ink framing lines on paper, unframed

  • 113 x 195 mm.

Provenance

John Barnard, London (L.1420), no. 934;
His sale, London, Greenwood, 16 February 1787, unknown lot;
Heseltine, London;
By whom sold, Amsterdam, Frederik Muller, 27 May 1913, lot 106, for 260 florins to Houthakker;
Paleis Lange Voorhout.

Literature

H.-U. Beck, Jan van Goyen 1596 - 1656, Amsterdam 1973, p.78, cat. no. 216, reproduced.

Condition

Glued to 18th century paper. The passe-partout glued to the mount along the upper edge. A minor crease along the upper left corner. Minor foxing throughout. Otherwise 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."

Catalogue Note

Bears the mark formerly associated with Pierre Crozat (L.474).