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Nicolaes Pietersz. Berchem
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Nicolaes Pietersz. Berchem
- a landscape with peasants gathering grapes
- Black chalk and grey wash, heightened with touches of pen and black ink
Provenance
Lucien Rouzé-Huet (L.1742)
Condition
Seems to have been lifted from an old mount; paper quite thin in various areas. small tear bottom right corner.
"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
This extensive landscape is typical of Berchem's compositions, and of his technique of indicating distance with an increasingly delicate use of chalk and wash. Interestingly, the cattle in the foreground and some of the figures appear in another drawing by Berchem of a grape harvest, sold London, Sotheby's, 20 May 1985, lot 335. The subject would have been inspired by scenes he witnessed on his Italian journeys.