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ATTRIBUTED TO HENDRIK VAN CLEVE III | A Roman cuirass
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hendrik van Cleve III
- A Roman cuirass
- Pen and brown ink and blue wash, over black chalk
- 193 by 125 mm
Provenance
Prof. Iohan Quirijn van Regteren Altena (1899-1980), Amsterdam (L.4617),
by whose heirs sold, Paris, Christie's, 25 March 2015, lot 29c (as Italian School, 16th century)
by whose heirs sold, Paris, Christie's, 25 March 2015, lot 29c (as Italian School, 16th century)
Condition
Glued in all four corners to old backing sheet. Right edge irregular. Some very light surface dirt and foxing but overall condition of ink and wash very 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
The tentative attribution to Van Cleve was Van Regteren Altena's. Although the artist is best known for his Roman landscapes, the technique seen here is not dissimilar to that of those drawings, so the suggestion should not be dismissed.