- 107
Rochus van Veen
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rochus van Veen
- Recto: A moth on a branch;Verso: a seated family group, with a woman preparing food, and separate studies of hands and a bunch of grapes
- Pen and brown ink and watercolour over black chalk, within brown ink framing lines (recto); black chalk (verso);
signed and dated in brown ink, lower left: Rocho van veen 1681
Provenance
Sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 10 November 1998, lot 138, purchased by the present owner
Condition
Window mounted. Very lightly foxed throughout, but overall condition otherwise very good.
"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
While Rochus van Veen's exceptionally fine natural history watercolours are very familiar, figure drawings by the artist, such as those on the verso of the present sheet, are more or less unknown; this drawing can therefore provide the basis for further attributions.