- 16
Danube School circa 1600
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- a pair of landscapes, one with a fortified building in the middle distance, the other with a wooded hill rising to the right
- both pen and brown ink, one with a slight sketch of rocks and trees on the verso
Provenance
Each bear unidentified collectors' marks, verso ('Blome'; not in Lugt)
Condition
Both unframed. One has small losses to the upper corners, from where the sheet was previously laid down. The other (with the sketch on the verso) has some foxing, and a light brown stain to the upper right corner. Also a vertical crease at the centre of the paper, and a very small tear, barely noticeable, to the upper edge. There is some slight surface dirt on both sheets, but overall the condition is good and the ink is still strong and fresh.
"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
See note to previous lot.