- 118
Flemish School, 17th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Recto: Peasant interior;Verso: sketch of a still life
- Black chalk (recto and verso);
bears inscription and numbering in black chalk, verso: Brouwer / 26 and numbering in brown ink, verso: 25
Provenance
Charles Gasc (L.544);
Jean-François Gigoux (L.1164)
Jean-François Gigoux (L.1164)
Condition
Window mounted. Very slightly thin in corners from old mounting. Lightly foxed throughout. Otherwise good condition.
"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
The rare still-life drawing on the verso is very reminiscent of the work of Jan Davidsz. de Heem (see also lot 115), who from 1636 was working in Antwerp, alongside Adriaen Brouwer, to whom this drawing was formerly attributed. The references to both these artists, together with evidence of the stylistic influence of David Teniers, suggest that this accomplished and intriguing drawing is indeed Flemish in origin, rather than Dutch, although no convincing attribution has yet been proposed.