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CORNELIS DUSART | Head of a laughing peasant woman
Estimate
1,400 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Head of a laughing peasant woman
- Pen and brown ink and point of the brush and brown wash, over traces of red chalk, within brown ink framing lines;signed with initials in brown ink, centre right: CDS and bears attribution in black chalk, verso: Cornelis / Dusart
- 105 by 103 mm
Provenance
Charles Sackville Bale, London (L.640);
Professor John Isaacs,
his sale, London, Sotheby's, 28 January 1965, part of lot 193;
sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby Mak van Waay, 3 April 1978, lot 104
Professor John Isaacs,
his sale, London, Sotheby's, 28 January 1965, part of lot 193;
sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby Mak van Waay, 3 April 1978, lot 104
Condition
Hinge mounted in two places along the left edge to a modern card backing. There is a small tear to the upper left corner and some minor discoloration to the sheet in general. The drawing itself remains in good condition, with the combination of media fresh and vibrant and the image strong. Sold in a modern carved and giltwood 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."