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Jacob van der Ulft
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacob van der Ulft
- a landscape with a couple in the foreground
Pen and brown ink and wash;
signed and dated in pen and brown ink: Jac: van der. Ulft F. 1680;
the circular landscape cut out of a larger sheet, together with the signature and date
Condition
Landscape: paper creased all over; losses made up with paper on the verso, especially at left edge in trees; foxing visible on verso
Man Facing Forward: Ink stain bottom left and another top left; stuck to mount at top left corner; crease top right corner, otherwise good condition
Man Turned Sideways: stuck to mount at top left corner. slight stains on paper more visible on the back; small brown stain at bottom edge.
"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
A number of similar round landscape drawings by van der Ulft have passed through the sale rooms, for example two, signed and dated 1686, sold London, Christie's South Kensington, 12 December 2003, lot 523.
Sold together with two other drawings by Jacob van der Ulft, Standing Men wearing Turbans, both pen and brown ink and wash, both circa 162 by 97 mm. These figures are characteristic of types who populate the quays in Mediterranean port scenes by van der Ulft and his contemporaries.