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SCHOOL OF REMBRANDT VAN RIJN | Balaam and his Ass, and the Angel
估價
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- Balaam and his Ass, and the Angel
- Pen and brown ink
- 150 by 162 mm
來源
Bears collector's numbering in reddish brown ink, verso (N.702), similar (but not identical) to that of Jhr. Johann Goll van Franckenstein (L.2987):
B. Grahame, 1878;
Ambrose Poynter (1796-1886), London (L.161),
by inheritance to his son, Sir Edward John Poynter (1836-1919), London (L.874),
his sale, London, Sotheby's, 24-25 April 1918, lot 282 (as Rembrandt)
B. Grahame, 1878;
Ambrose Poynter (1796-1886), London (L.161),
by inheritance to his son, Sir Edward John Poynter (1836-1919), London (L.874),
his sale, London, Sotheby's, 24-25 April 1918, lot 282 (as Rembrandt)
Condition
Laid down on late 18th/early 19th century mount. Some light foxing and one or two very small spots. Paper slightly discoloured, but ink fresh. Sold in a modern wooden 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."
拍品資料及來源
Stylistically, this drawing can be related to the work of Rembrandt's pupils of the 1630s, and in particular Govaert Flinck. Rembrandt did, though, have a significant number of other pupils at this stage of his career, most of whose names are no longer known. The subject of Balaam's Ass has a long history in Dutch art, and was most memorably treated by Rembrandt in his early (1626) painting, in the Musée Cognac-Jay, Paris. The composition of the present drawing is not particularly close to that of Rembrandt's painting, but it shows none the less that an interest in the subject persisted within Rembrandt's studio for some time. Another version of this drawing was recently sold, from the collection of Professor Egbert Haverkamp-Begemann (New York, Sotheby's, 28 January 2018, lot 247). Balaam was a heathen prophet summoned by the Moabitean King Balak to curse Israel. On his way to Balak the ass that he was riding refused three times to walk, because an angel was blocking the road. Balaam was unable to see the angel, so struck the ass. After the third thrashing, God spoke through the ass, saying: What have I done to you? On hearing this, Balaam repented.