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Philips Koninck
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Philips Koninck
- Landscape with the Coach (B. 215; Holl. 4; H. 325; B.B Rej. 23)
- etching
- sheet: 62 by 172mm 2½ by 6¾in
Etching, circa 1650-60, a fine, delicate impression of this rare print, touched with greyish black ink wash, on vellum, framed
Provenance
Edward Rudge, Christie's London, 16-17 December 1924, lot 212; from whom purchased by F. W. H. Hollstein; Capt. Gordon Nowell-Usticke, Sotheby's Parke-Bernet, New York, 31 October-1 November 1967, lot 112; where acquired by the family of the present owners
Condition
With a thread margin below, trimmed on or just within the platemark elsewhere, in good condition, extremely pale stains in the sky. Adhered to the backboard at upper part of sheet verso, framed.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Most impressions, like the present one, were worked up by hand in grey, black and brown washes after printing, in emulation of the tonal patterns of Rembrandt's etched landscapes. He may also have been inspired by Hercules Seger's printing procedures. The passages of wash are consistent in style with those in his drawings and are considered to be by the artist's hand. Each impression is therefore treated as a unique object, rendering a painterly and subtle effect.
This panoramic etching depicts a coach rolling along a dike, with a city visible in the distance. The etched line in this composition is fine and rather soft, blending effectively with the areas of wash.