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CORNELIS VAN POELENBURCH | Roman ruins
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Cornelis van Poelenburch
- Roman ruins
- Pen and brown ink and wash
- 253 by 338 mm
Provenance
Alphonse Moulinier (1855-1905), Bédarieux and Toulouse (L.3257)
Condition
Laid down. Paper generally somewhat browned, though less so in narrow band around edge of sheet. Foxed throughout. Small loss towards lower left corner. Vertical line from join or fold in paper, approximately one third of the way in from the left edge. Ink and wash still reasonably 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 every aspect of its handling, this previously unknown drawing is extremely comparable to a number of atmospheric studies and views of ancient and modern buildings that Poelenburch executed during his nine-year stay in Rome, from 1617 to 1626. Particularly close is the fine drawing of An Italian farmhouse on a rocky crag, formerly in the Manning Collection,1 which can in turn be associated with several dated drawings of 1620, such as the view of Tivoli, in the British Museum.2 Poelenburch was a central figure among the first generation of artists from northern Europe who worked in Rome in the earlier part of the 17th century, a group that also included Adam Elsheimer, Paul Bril and Bartholomaeus Breenbergh.
1. Sale, New York, Christie's, 27 January 2010, lot 127; A. Chong, 'The drawings of Cornelis van Poelenburgh', Master Drawings, XXV, 1987, p. 28, no. 18
2. London, British Museum, inv. 1874,0808.17; Chong, op. cit., pp. 5-6, 25, no. 5, repr. fig. 1
1. Sale, New York, Christie's, 27 January 2010, lot 127; A. Chong, 'The drawings of Cornelis van Poelenburgh', Master Drawings, XXV, 1987, p. 28, no. 18
2. London, British Museum, inv. 1874,0808.17; Chong, op. cit., pp. 5-6, 25, no. 5, repr. fig. 1