Lot 2
  • 2

Jan Toorop (1858-1928)

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Jan Toorop
  • Het Sterven van St. Aloysius
  • inscribed IMUS AD COELUM; signed and dated 1906 in ink, inscribed Het sterven van St. Aloÿsius, 1e Schets van mozaik-tableau (Hoog 4.80 M), St. Aloysiuskapel . (Haarlem) St. Aloysius-kapel - Haarlem. on a separate sheet of paper 
  • pencil and pastel on paper
  • 40 by 30 cm.

Provenance

Kunsthandel Kleykamp, The Hague 
Sale Sotheby's Amsterdam, 21 October 1985, lot 181
Antiquariaat W.J. van Leeuwen, Amsterdam
Kunsthandel Michael Hasenclever, Munich
Sale, Christie's Amsterdam, 14 November 1993, lot 509

Literature

Antoon Erftemeijer a.o., Getooid als een bruid. De nieuwe Sint-Bavokathedraal te Haarlem, Haarlem, 1998, pp. 231-233, illustrated 

Condition

Some minor paper discolouration overall. One can see that the work had another mount so only along the edges one can see a difference in paper colour. Otherwise in good condition.
"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

To be included in the forthcoming Jan Toorop catalogue raisonné, being prepared by G. van Wezel