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Anthonie Waterloo
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Anthonie Waterloo
- Landscape with trees by a river
- Black chalk, oiled black chalk and grey wash, heightened with white, on grey paper
Provenance
Arthur Feldmann, Brno;
looted by the Gestapo during the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia;
accessioned by the National Gallery, Prague, inv. DK 4632 (bears their mark, verso: NGGS/PRAHA, not in Lugt);
restituted to the heirs of Arthur Feldmann in 2013
looted by the Gestapo during the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia;
accessioned by the National Gallery, Prague, inv. DK 4632 (bears their mark, verso: NGGS/PRAHA, not in Lugt);
restituted to the heirs of Arthur Feldmann in 2013
Condition
Paper is somewhat discoloured - it appears to have been blueish-grey originally, but is now more brownish - but chalk and other media are all good and fresh. Remains of old paper hinges attached to edges of verso.
"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
According to a note on the previous mount, the traditional attribution to Waterloo was endorsed by Martin Royalton-Kisch in 1995. The creative mixing of media, with extensive use of oiled black chalk in the foreground, is typical of the artist.