Lot 214
  • 214

JOHANN JACOB KOLLER | Amsterdam, a view of the Spui with, on the left, the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal and the entrance of the Begijnhof with the tower of the Engelse Kerk, the bridge of the Kalverstraat, and the tower of the Zuiderkerk beyond

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Johann Jacob Koller
  • Amsterdam, a view of the Spui with, on the left, the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal and the entrance of the Begijnhof with the tower of the Engelse Kerk, the bridge of the Kalverstraat, and the tower of the Zuiderkerk beyond
  • signed and dated lower right: J. Koller. / 1778
  • oil on canvas
  • 41.9 x 56.5 cm.; 16 1/2  x 22 1/4  in.

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 4 November 2003, lot 104;
Where acquired by the present owner.

Condition

The canvas has been relined. The paint surface is dirty and the varnish discoloured. The picture is in very good overall condition. There is a small repaired loss in the sky upper right and another in the water beneath the rowing boat in the lower right hand corner. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals these but little other intervention. Offered in a plain painted wood frame with some losses.
"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.
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