- 174
Attributed to Jacob Isaacksz. van Ruisdael
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacob Isaacksz. van Ruisdael
- Landscape with a cottage behind trees, a herder to the right
- Black chalk and grey wash, within black ink framing lines
Condition
Good, fresh condition. A little very light foxing.
"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 charming, atmospheric image of a cottage seen through trees, compositionally rather reminiscent of Hobbema, is comparable in the handling of the foliage and the forms of the figures with a number of drawings by Jacob van Ruisdael. Three drawings in the Bredius Museum, The Hague, though in some respects slightly sketchier, are otherwise very similar in handling to this drawing, and share the same format.1 The figures are also comparable with those in Ruisdael's early "Dresden Sketchbook" drawings.2
1. S. Slive, Jacob van Ruisdael, A Complete catalogue of his Paintings, Drawings and Etchings, New Haven/London 2001, pp. 543-4, nos. D67-D69
2. Ibid, pp. 525-530, nos. D44-D52