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Hendrik de Clerck
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Hendrik de Clerck
- Canons Regular of St. Augustine
- Pen and brown ink and wash over traces of black and red chalk, within partial brown ink framing lines, squared for transfer in black chalk;bears numbering in brown ink to the backing sheet: No 117 and an old attribution in black chalk: Augustin / Martin de Vos
- 195 by 398 mm; 7¾ by 15¾ in
Condition
Laid down on to an old paper backing which has in turn been window mounted on japan paper. There are some minor creases and abrasions to the extremities and an old repaired tear to the centre of the left edge and a small nick to the right edge. There is evidence of some very light surface dirt throughout however the pen and ink medium remains strong throughout. Sold in a carved wood 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Although it has not been connected with any known painting by the artist, this drawing is entirely typical of the drawing style of Hendrik de Clerck, who studied in Rome, but from 1594 on enjoyed a long career as court painter in Brussels, first to Archduke Ernst and then to Albert and Isabella. He executed many altarpieces and other commissions for the court, and for guilds and churches around the city, for one of which this must be the design. The majority of the artist’s surviving drawings are housed at Schloss Wolfegg, and significant drawings by De Clerck only rarely appear on the market.