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Jan Lievens
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Jan Lievens
- Open wooded landscape with a distant view of a church
- Pen and brown ink
Provenance
Folio 160 of the 'Llanover Album', assembled in the 18th century, possibly by Sir Anthony Westcombe (d. 1752);
by inheritance to Lord Treowen, his sale, Llanover House, 26 June 1934, lot 977;
the album acquired by Alfred Jowett, who split it;
M. de Beer, from whom the present drawing was acquired in 1945 by
Baron Paul Hatvany (1899-1977),
sale of his collection, London, Christie's, 24 June 1980, lot 77;
with Herman Shickman, New York
by inheritance to Lord Treowen, his sale, Llanover House, 26 June 1934, lot 977;
the album acquired by Alfred Jowett, who split it;
M. de Beer, from whom the present drawing was acquired in 1945 by
Baron Paul Hatvany (1899-1977),
sale of his collection, London, Christie's, 24 June 1980, lot 77;
with Herman Shickman, New York
Literature
W. Sumowski, Drawings of the Rembrandt School, vol. 7, New York 1983, no. 1719ax
Condition
Ink has sunk into the paper a little. Some light foxing and stains (generally more visible from the verso than the recto). Some thin areas along top edge, presumably from old mounting. Sold in a modern 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. 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
As Sumowski notes, this drawing is comparable in style to other landscapes by the artist in Cambridge and Oxford (Sumowski, op. cit., nos. 1718x and 1719x).