- 311
Jan Josefsz. van Goyen
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Sheet of studies of figures
- Black chalk and gray wash;bears faint numbering, upper right: 191
- 98 by 157 mm; 3 7/8 by 6¼ in
Provenance
With Johnson Neale, the album bought on the Continent in the 19th Century;
T. Mark Hovell, F.R.I.C.S., London;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 3 July 1918, lot 124 (the entire album);
with P. and D. Colnaghi & Co., London;
sale, Amsterdam, A.W.M. Mensing, 27 April 1937, lot 218 (the entire album);
A. Mayer, the Hague and New York;
Dr. Karl Lilienfeld, New York, 1957 (by whom the album dismembered);
C.F. Louis de Wild, New York, by 1964;
Carel Goldschmidt, New York;
sale, New York, Christie's, 12 January 1995, lot 243,
where acquired by the late owner
T. Mark Hovell, F.R.I.C.S., London;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 3 July 1918, lot 124 (the entire album);
with P. and D. Colnaghi & Co., London;
sale, Amsterdam, A.W.M. Mensing, 27 April 1937, lot 218 (the entire album);
A. Mayer, the Hague and New York;
Dr. Karl Lilienfeld, New York, 1957 (by whom the album dismembered);
C.F. Louis de Wild, New York, by 1964;
Carel Goldschmidt, New York;
sale, New York, Christie's, 12 January 1995, lot 243,
where acquired by the late owner
Literature
H.-U. Beck, Jan van Goyen 1596-1656, Amsterdam 1972, vol. I, p. 311, no. 847/191; vol. III (supplement, Doornspijk 1987), pp. 127-125b, no. 847/191
Condition
Hinge mounted to a modern mount. There is some slight discoloration to the extremities, which is consistent with a sheet that once formed part of a working sketchbook. There is some minor rubbing to the chalk and evidence of some very minor surface dirt. The medium remains in otherwise good condition, with the image strong. Sold unframed.
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
See note to the previous lot. This drawing is one of very few sheets of figures studies from the 1650-51 sketchbook, which consists almost entirely of topographical landscape sketches.