- 91
Jan Josefsz. van Goyen
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Travellers on a road by a river
- Black chalk and grey wash, within partial black chalk and brown ink framing lines;
signed and dated, lower right: VG 1653 - 6 7/8 x 11 inches
Provenance
Sale, Amsterdam, Frederik Muller, 15-18 June 1908, lot 220;
Arthur Kay, Glasgow
Arthur Kay, Glasgow
Condition
Hinge mounted and laid down on paper. The sheet has yellowed somewhat and there are two light brown streaks of staining that run down the centre right and centre left of the sheet. There are also some other smaller light brown stains and very light foxing throughout. There is an old pin prick hole to the lower right corner. Otherwise the medium itself 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
Many of van Goyen's grandest drawings are dated 1653. For another example, see lot 95.