Lot 664
  • 664

Jacob de Wit

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Jacob de Wit
  • Venus, Bacchus and Ceres observing the sleeping cupid
  • Red chalk and point of the brush and red and brown washes, with touches of black ink, within two sets of brown ink framing lines;
    signed in black ink: JdeWit invt and bears old attribution in brown ink on the mount: De Witte

Condition

Sold in attractive carved and gilded frame, laid down on 19th Century mount. The drawing is in excellent condition. There are some tiny, occasional black ink spot stains, and a small black stain above Venus' head, but otherwise the sheet is clear and the washes fresh.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

Jacob de Wit frequently portrayed mythological subjects, although this is a particularly fine and finished example of his drawn work.