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Johannes Bronckhorst
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Johannes Bronckhorst
- Poultry
- Watercolour and gouache with touches of gum arabic, within brown ink framing lines;
signed with the artist's initials, lower right: J.B. fe:
Condition
Window mounted. Overall in very good condition. Light staining along the right margin, barely visible. A few light brown stains in upper left corner. Otherwise colours remains fresh and vibrant.
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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
Johannes Bronckhorst was the oldest of a triumvirate of important natural history artists from Hoorn, the others being his pupil Herman Henstenburgh, and the latter's son Anton. Contemporary accounts record that all three were also pastry-bakers as well as artists, but what is less frequently described is Bronckhorst and his two followers artists defined Dutch natural history drawing of the period around 1700, standing as a crucial stylistic link between the generally more scientifically motivated drawings of the 17th Century, and the greater emphasis on decoration often seen in the works of subsequent generations. For a fine group of drawings by these artists, and a fuller account of their careers, see the sale catalogue of the Unicorno Collection, Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 19 May 2004, lots 190-203. See also the following lot, and lots 191-192.