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Jakob Philipp Hackert
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Jakob Philipp Hackert
- A woman and child approaching a tall umbrella pine, at Genzano
- Black chalk, heightened with white, on light brown paper;
signed and dated, lower left: J. Philipp Hackert f./ 1769 in Genzano;
bears inscription on reverse of backing sheet: Charlotte Clive / Bought at Naples of Mr. Hacket / 19 March 1787
Provenance
Purchased from the artist by Charlotte Clive in 1787 (see inscription, verso);
with Abbot & Holder, London, from whom purchased, 1968
with Abbot & Holder, London, from whom purchased, 1968
Exhibited
Newcastle, 1969, no. 238
Condition
Laid down on original backing sheet. Repaired tear, bottom centre. Light horizontal fold across centre. Very slightly rubbed in places but generally 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
Genzano lies to the south east of Rome, on the shores of Lake Nemi. Hackert made two dated views in the area in 17841, but was clearly also there somewhat earlier in his long stay in Italy. Claudia Nordhoff has in fact proposed, on stylistic grounds, that an undated painted view of Lake Nemi, now in Weimar, and also a destroyed watercolour formerly in Berlin, were executed around 17692, and the date on the present drawing corroborates her assumption of such an earlier visit.
1. Now in Budapest and Vienna; C. Nordhoff, Jakob Philipp Hackert 1737-1807, Verzeichnis seine Werke, 2 vols., Berlin 1994, nos. 175, 176
2. Ibid., nos. 475, 1001