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Cornelis Claesz. van Wieringen
Estimate
16,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Cornelis Claesz. van Wieringen
- harbour scene with shipping
Pen and brown ink, within brown ink framing lines
Provenance
Sale, New York, Sotheby's, 13 January 1989, lot 19 (purchased by the present owner)
Condition
Window mounted. one or two minor repaired tears, top & bottom edges. A few relatively minor stains, and a little surface dirt, but condition otherwise generally 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
For an account of Wieringen as a draughtsman, see George S. Keyes, 'Cornelis Claesz. van Wieringen,' Oud Holland, 93, no. 1 1979, pp. 1-46. On the basis of a photograph, Dr. Keyes has kindly confirmed the attribution.