- 127
Dutch School, 17th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Extensive polder landscape, with a farm in the centre and figures fishing
- Black chalk and grey and light brown wash, within brown ink framing lines
Provenance
Ian Woodner,
his sale, London, Christie's, 7 July 1992, lot 91
his sale, London, Christie's, 7 July 1992, lot 91
Condition
Window mounted. Small, apparently bleached, foxing mark in sky, centre. Extremely light foxing and surface dirt elsewhere. Otherwise very good and fresh.
"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
This extremely atmospheric landscape shows a clear influence of Jacob van Ruisdael, and in the subtle use of the white of the paper to create the effect of light on the water it is also reminiscent of certain drawings by Philips Koninck. It may, in fact, date from somewhat later in the century, although the paper, with its fine structure and foolscap watermark, suggests not dramatically so.