- 123
Attributed to Abraham van Beijeren
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Abraham van Beijeren
- Marine
- Pen and brown ink and grey and blue wash, over traces of black chalk, on vellum;
signed with initials on log, lower centre: ...B (?)
Condition
Fixed with a series of Japan paper tabs to a modern card backing (presumably not stuck down). Blue in sky may well have been added, and is extensively flaked. Ink somewhat faded.
"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 suggested attribution to van Beijeren is based on the reading of the initials, although no comparable works by the artist are known. In fact, the handling is much closer to that seen in the group of superb early pen drawings made by Willem van de Velde the Elder, during the 1630s.