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Willem van de Velde the Elder
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Willem van de Velde the Elder
- Dutch boats lying off a beach
- Graphite and grey wash, within pen and brown ink framing lines
- 6 ½ins. by 10 ¾ins; 165mm by 272mm
In an album of drawings primarily by William van de Velde the Elder and the Younger
Condition
Laid down on an old mount which in turn has been laid down on paper. There is an old vertical crease to the right centre of the sheet and a further crease in the upper right corner. There are some small nicks and tears to the left and upper edges and minor areas of surface dirt. The medium is generally 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."
"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
The late Michael Robinson thought that this atmospheric drawing should be dated circa 1665.