- 165
Attributed to Jan Both
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jan Both
- the arch of drusus, rome
- Drawn with the brush in grey and brown ink and wash;
bears signature in the same wash, verso: Both
Condition
Both: Horizontal crease across the middle, reinforced on the back at the left side. Two diagonal creases at top left corner.
Breenbergh: hinged at the top to the mount; crease running diagonally from left of castle to centre ground and a shorter one starting on left edge by bastion; grey spots (from mould?) in many of the grey wash areas.
"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
Sold with another drawing, Circle of Bartholomeus Breenberg, View of a Ruined Castle on a Hill, pen and grey ink and wash, over traces of black chalk, 220 by 327 mm, from the collection of Count Rey de Villette (L.2200a)