- 20
Crispijn van de Passe I Armuyden 1564 - 1635/7
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Crispijn van de Passe I
- portrait of a gentleman, seated at a table which bears a compass
- signed with a monogram and dated in gold ink, lower right: cVP 1633
- pen and brown and black ink over black chalk on vellum, within two sets of gold framing lines
Provenance
Count Sparr (?) Ambassador at the English Court at the end of the 18th Century, his mark, verso (L.178c);
Van Parijs, his mark cut out from old mount and attached to reverse of frame (L.2531, no. 618)
Van Parijs, his mark cut out from old mount and attached to reverse of frame (L.2531, no. 618)
Condition
Framed. The ink is a little faded in parts, but otherwise the drawing is in excellent condition, and the image is still very 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."