- 110
Jan Josefsz. van Goyen
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- River landscape with figures in a punt and a boat, and others on the shore
- Black chalk and grey wash;
signed with initials and date, in black chalk, lower right: VG 1635
Condition
Laid down. A very little light discolouration of the paper, but overall condition good and fresh.
"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
In this serene and atmospheric river landscape, Van Goyen shows off his extraordinary ability to evoke space, distance and light with the slightest of touches of chalk and wash. The last two digits in the date are a little hard to read, but must in both cases be either a 3 or a 5. On balance, a dating in the 1630s seems preferable to one in the 1650s, as the scale and handling of the foreground figures are a little reminiscent of the artist's earlier drawings, which typically include larger figures than his later works.