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Willem van de Velde the Younger
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Willem van de Velde the Younger
- Portrait of the English sixth rate, Lark, built in 1675
- Graphite and grey wash;
inscribed in graphite, lower left: de laerik of Leewarck
bears inscription in pen and brown ink, lower right: O. Vandervelde - 12 ¼ins. by 16 ½ins; 312mm by 419mm
Literature
M.S. Robinson, A Catalogue of Drawings in the National Maritime Museum made by the Elder and the Younger Willem van de Velde, Cambridge 1974, vol. II, p. 80, under no. 1239
Condition
Laid down on paper. There is an old crease to the centre of the sheet and some buckling to the paper around the four edges. The paper has discolored somewhat however the medium is still 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
This accomplished ship portrait had traditionally be considered to be by Willem van de Velde the Elder, but in 1990 Michael Robinson suggeted that it may instead be by the Younger van de Velde. The 'sixth rate' Lark was built in 1675 and sold in 1698. Another study, seen from slightly further astern, is in Greenwich.1
1. Robinson, op. cit.