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Jacob de Wit
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Jacob de Wit
- a pair of studies of two seraphs amongst the clouds
- Both coloured chalks;
both signed in black chalk: JdWit; one also dated: 1733
Condition
Both framed in modern gilt frames. Neither seen out of frame. Both in excellent condition. The dated drawing has what appears to be a very small hole at the upper centre, and the undated drawing has a small water-type stain at the lower right corner, but this is mostly covered by the mount and barely visible.
"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
A number of large-scale head studies like this by De Wit are known, but these are particularly splendid examples, and are also in excellent condition. Although such angels appear throughout the artist's characteristic ceiling paintings, these studies seem to have been made as independent works of art, rather than in preparation for a painted composition. A very comparable drawing, dated 1738, was sold, Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 14 November 2006, lot 158.