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Nicolaus Knupfer
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Nicolaus Knupfer
- Diana in the Clouds
- Pen and brown ink and wash over red chalk
- 73 by 193 mm; 2 7/8 by 7 5/8 in
Provenance
Private Collection, Geneva, until 2003;
With Arnoldi-Livie, Munich
With Arnoldi-Livie, Munich
Literature
J. Saxton, Nicolaus Knupfer, An Original Artist, Doornspijk 2005, p. 224, cat. D 13, reproduced colour plate XXX
Condition
Laid down on an old card backing. There is an old pin prick hole to the right half of the upper edge and a small brown stain to the left of this. The pen and ink medium remains predominantly fresh and vibrant throughout. Sold in a modern, imitation darkwood frame.
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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
Around 1630, the German-born Knupfer moved to Utrecht, where he studied with Abraham Bloemaert and came under the influence of the Utrecht Caravaggists. Stylistically, this drawing can be compared with one depicting Diana and her Nymphs, in the Museé Fabre, Montpellier.1 Jo Saxton dates it to circa 1646. 1. Saxton, op. cit., cat. no. D 14