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Abraham Bloemaert
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Abraham Bloemaert
- A study of a leg and two separate head studies
- Red chalk within black chalk framing lines;
bears inscription and numbering, verso: Michelangelo / Schu.lik (black chalk) and 6604 (red chalk)
Provenance
Ludwig Pollak (L.788b)
Condition
Laid down on an old album page. Black chalk framing lines running through the border appear to have been drawn later. Scattered foxing throughout the sheet and light brown staining, particularly along the right and left margin. A small tiny brown stain at upper left hand side.
"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
Bloemaert made numerous comparable sheets with various unconnected red chalk studies, many of which can be linked with his Tekenboek, a compendium of prints after drawings such as this, published after Bloemaert's death by his son, Frederik, and intended to be used as a drawing manual and a repertoire of figures and poses.1
1. J. Bolten, Abraham Bloemaert, The Drawings, 2 vols., Leiden 2007, pp. 275-394,