Lot 176
  • 176

Attributed to Jacob Symonsz. Pynas

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Jacob Symonsz. Pynas
  • scene of sacrifice
  • Black chalk with two shades of brown wash;
    bears inscription in brown ink on the versoJan Pynas Inventoor

Condition

The sheet is not laid down, it is hinged to a mount at the top left and right corners. The medium remains fresh. The sheet has been torn at the lower left corner and there is a crease at the right hand margin that runs from the top to the bottom of the sheet.
"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

Peter Schatborn has kindly pointed out a stylistic comparison with a drawing attributed to Jacob Pynas, in Hamburg, which bears the same inscription on the verso.1

1. See A. Stefes, Niederländische Zeichnungen 1450 -1850, Cologne 2011, vol. II, p. 450, no. 838, reproduced vol. III, p. 313.