Jan Josefsz. van Goyen

Laid down. Very lightly foxed. Surface a little rubbed, but overall condition otherwise reasonably good.
"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."

Lively beach scenes of this type form a significant and characteristic part of Van Goyen's drawn oeuvre. At least two other drawings, both signed and dated 1653, seem to show the same location (possibly Scheveningen?) from slightly different viewpoints.¹

1. H.U. Beck, Jan van Goyen 1596 - 1656, vol. 1, Amsterdam 1972, nos. 371-2