- 632
Victoire Wirix
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Victoire Wirix
- View of the Organ in the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam
- Pen and brown ink and watercolour heightened with white over black chalk;
signed in pen and brown ink, lower right: V Wirix - 341mm x 215mm
Condition
V. Wirix: Hinged to the mount at the upper margin. Overall in very good condition, some light staining around the edges of the sheet. Otherwise colours are fresh and vibrant.
J.A. Tempelier: Hinged to the mount at the upper margin. Small losses to pigment in certain areas. Gouache still strong and colours vibrant. (407 by 287 mm)
J. H Nicolaij: In fairly good condition. Medium remains fresh. Some folds, creases in the paper around the edges. A tear at the lower and upper margin. (525 by 395 mm)
Organ with Orpheus Playing the Harp: A brown stain at the lower left corner. Some creases in the sheet and staining around the edges. Colours still relatively strong. (480 by 365 mm).
L'Eglise Wallonne: Large section torn at lower left corner, other tears to upper and right margin. (445 by 545 mm)
"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
together with four other works depicting organs in church interiors: J. A. Tempelier, Amsterdam, Singelkerk, gouache, signed and dated lower right: J. A. Tempelier. Del:ad viv: 1783; a pen and ink and grey wash drawing by Jan Hendrik Nicolaij, with inscription: Evang. Luthersche Kerk en orgel te Middelburg, signed and dated: J:H: Nicolaij fecit. oud 81 jaar; and two anonymous watercolours: Organ with Orpheus Playing the Harp, the other inscribed: Vue du côté l'orient dans l'Eglise Wallonne à Rotterdam.