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Abraham Toorenvliet the Younger
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Abraham Toorenvliet the Younger
- a toy seller
- Black and red chalk and grey, brown and red wash;
signed and dated, centre: A toorn / vliet / 1697 F with addition in another hand: b 1676
Provenance
Carel Emil Duits (L.533a);
sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 6 November 2001, lot 221
sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 6 November 2001, lot 221
Condition
Window mounted. Light stains in the top corners, verso, from old mounting. Small round stain top centre. A few other small brown marks, mainly top right and bottom left. Some very light creases in the paper. Otherwise good condition.
"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
It seems perfectly possible that this drawing could have been made by Jacob Toorenvliet's son and pupil, Abraham the Younger, at the age of only fifteen; stylistically it is very dependent on the works of the father.