Lot 90
  • 90

Izaak Schmidt

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Izaak Schmidt
  • four landscapes: three of village scenes, one of peasants by a sluice
  • Each pen and brown ink and watercolour, within black ink framing lines;
    three indistinctly signed in pen and brown ink on the recto;
    all signed in pen and grey ink, and one dated 1779, on the verso

Condition

Did not unframe as clearly legible. Condition seems excellent on all - paper strong, colours clear
"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

Schmidt was a man of many accomplishments: a writer on art, a playwright, a designer of tapestries and a portrait painter. However, he was most successful as a landscape artist.