Lot 168
  • 168

Herman Saftleven

Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Herman Saftleven
  • a castle on a hill, houses by a river below
  • Black chalk and brown wash, within black ink framing lines;
    bears monogram in brown ink, lower right: HSL.fec

Provenance

C.R. Rudolf, London, (L.2811b, verso), his sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby Mak van Waay, 18 April 1977, lot 115 (purchased by the present owner)

Literature

W. Schulz, Herman Saftleven 1609-1685, Berlin/New York 1982, p.448, no.1278 (as probably autograph, but with added monogram)

Condition

Window mounted. Very slightly thin in the top corners, from remains of old mounting. Light crease in paper, bottom centre edge. Tiny losses in margins, also bottom centre. A little very light foxing and surface dirt, but generally very 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.
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.