- 154
Jan Josefsz. van Goyen
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- the breach in the dyke at Houtewael
- Black chalk and gray wash;
bears faint numbering, in brown ink, upper right: 177
Provenance
As for lot 153, until 1957;
W. Suhr, New York
W. Suhr, New York
Literature
H.-U. Beck, 'Jan van Goyen am Deichbruch von Houtewael (1651),' Oud-Holland, LXXXI, 1966, pp. 20-33;
Idem, Jan van Goyen 1596-1656, Amsterdam 1972, vol. I, p. 309, no. 847/177
Idem, Jan van Goyen 1596-1656, Amsterdam 1972, vol. I, p. 309, no. 847/177
Condition
Hinged to mount at upper margin. Scattered foxing throughout the sheet and quite yellowed at edges. Chalk remains fresh.
Sold in simple wooden frame.
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
See the previous lot. This drawing records the aftermath of the disastrous breach in the St. Anthonisdijk, at Houtewael, near Amsterdam, which occurred on 5th March 1651, flooding an enormous area and drowning many people and animals. The 1650-51 sketchbook contains a number of other drawings of the broken dyke, from different points of view.