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Lot 126
  • 126

Jan Josefsz. van Goyen

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • A river landscape, with a church and houses to the right, a cliff beyond
  • Black chalk and brown wash, within brown ink framing lines;
    signed with initials and dated, lower left: VG 1651

Provenance

Marius Paulme (L.1910),
his sale, Paris, Galerie Georges Petit, 13 May 1929, lot 97;
with P. & D. Colnaghi & Co., London;
C.R. Rudolf (L.2811b);
sale, London, Christie's, 8 July 1975, lot 105;
sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 29 October 1979, lot 217

Literature

H.-U. Beck, Jan van Goyen, Amsterdam 1972, vol. I, p. 100, no. 279, and vol. III, supplement, Doornspijk 1987, p. 67, no. 279, reproduced

Condition

Laid down on card which in turn is window mounted. There is some very slight discoloration to the four edges and some minor areas of surface dirt. Otherwise in good condition with the medium fresh throughout.
"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."