Lot 38
  • 38

Cornelis Saftleven

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

Description

  • Cornelis Saftleven
  • the interior of a rustic kitchen, with a view to a courtyard beyond
  • Black chalk and brown and grey wash;
    inscribed in black chalk, verso: VZRSZ

Provenance

Nägeli, according to an inscription on the verso;
Kurt Meissner, Zürich;
sale, Amsterdam, Christie's, 25 November 1991, lot 79;
Jacobus A. Klaver, Amsterdam 

Literature

W. Schulz, Cornelis Saftleven 1607-1681, Leben und Werke, Berlin 1978, p. 123, no. 234

Condition

Unframed. Window mounted in japan paper. Losses to the upper left and lower right corners, made up, also (slightly) to the upper right. There are some small nicks along the edges, and some slight tears at the corners, re-enforced on the verso. The ink, however, is still strong.
"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."