- 145
Jan Josefsz. van Goyen
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- River landscape with figures unloading barrels, a cottage to the left and a mill and a village behind
- Black chalk and gray wash, within black chalk framing lines;
signed with initials and dated, lower right: VG 1653
Provenance
In the family of the present owners since the 19th century.
Condition
The paper fairly evenly discoloured, except in a narrow strip around the edges. Backed at various places around the edges with brown paper. Several thin white ring marks, lower centre. Sold in an antique carved and gilded frame.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Although this drawing was not known to Dr. Hans-Ulrich Beck when he was writing his catalogue raisonné of Van Goyen's drawings, he did subsequently confirm the authenticity of the sheet in a letter to the owners.