Lot 143
  • 143

WILLEM VAN DE VELDE THE ELDER | Dutch Shipping Under Sail

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Style of Willem Van de Velde the Younger
  • Dutch Shipping Under Sail
  • Black chalk and grey wash
  • 224 by 385 mm

Provenance

Prof. Einar Perman, Stockholm;
sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 2 November 2004, lot 121,
where purchased by the late owner

Exhibited

Laren, Singer Museum, Oude Tekeningen uit de Nederlanden, Verzameling Prof E. Perman, Stockholm, 1962, no. 119 

Condition

Strip of white japan paper fixed to right edge, verso. Hinged to mount from that strip, and in both left corners. Small brown stain towards right side. Some very slight discolouration along extreme top edge. A little light fixing and surface dirt elsewhere. One extremely small tear, lower left edge. Overall condition of sheet, chalk and wash very good. Sold in a modern frame.
"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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