Lot 120
  • 120

PIETER VAN BLOEMEN | Two carriage horses resting by their cart

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • Two carriage horses resting by their cart
  • Point of the brush and grey and black wash, over traces of black chalk, within pen and brown ink framing lines;bears signature, lower right:  v. Blomen f. and bears pen and brown ink inscription, verso:  van Blomen / Peter. van Bloemen 1649 + 1719 antwerpen
  • 160 by 247 mm

Condition

Laid down on thin japan paper. Repaired tear at the left margin. Light brown staining at the four corner of the sheet. Area of abrasion/discolouration, lower left, near the wheel. Medium remains strong and vibrant.
"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.
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