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Rochus van Veen
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Rochus van Veen
- A dead falcon
- Watercolor and gouache over black chalk within pen and brown ink framing lines;signed, dated and inscribed, lower left: Rocho van veen. 1681. een steenkrijter.
- 290 by 379 mm; 11 3/8 by 14 7/8 in
Condition
Hinged to the mount at the upper margin. Overall in good condition. The sheet has discoloured slightly but the colours remain fresh and vibrant.
Sold in a carved and gilded 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
Rochus van Veen was one of the most talented and original artists making natural history drawings and watercolors in Holland during the second half of the 17th century. This is an unusually large and impressive work by the artist.