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Adriaen van Ostade
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Adriaen van Ostade
- The Smoker and the Drinker (Bartsch, Hollstein, Godefroy 13)
- Etching
- Plate: 79 by 64mm; 3 1/8 by 2½in
- Sheet: 84 by 69mm; 3¼ by 2¾in
Etching, circa 1650, a fine richly-inked impression of the very rare second state (of six)
Provenance
A duplicate from the Fürstlich Waldburg Wolfegg'sches Kupferstichkabinett (L. 2542)
Condition
With small margins, in good condition apart from a repaired tear across upper left corner (measuring approximately 15mm), unobtrusive very pale brown stains along upper edge of sheet and within the composition at lower right, unframed.
"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."