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Hermanus Petrus Schouten
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hermanus Petrus Schouten
- a village by a wide river
- Pen and brown ink and watercolour, over black chalk;
signed and dated, on boat to right: HPSchouten / Inven. Fecit / 1810, and inscribed above shop door to left: CAFE THEE / ZOUT ZEEP
Condition
A little light even staining in sky. Sheet backed with fine Japan paper. Small repaired tears, right and bottom edges. Colours largely reasonably 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. 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
No watercolour by Schouten of similar scale and quality to this has appeared on the market since the splendid view of the Groote Kerk, Haarlem, sold in 1998.1 The typically Dutch location depicted has not so far been identified, but must have been close to a significant port, given the notice above the shop door advertising the sale of expensive imported goods (coffee, tea, salt, soap).
1. Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 10 November 1998, lot 115