- 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 verso: Jan 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."
"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.