- 55
Jan Josefsz. van Goyen
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- a pair of sketchbook pages, one double-sided, with a view of the town of tiel, seen from across the river; the verso with rowing boats moored on a river bank
Black chalk and grey wash, on two sheets of paper (recto and verso);
bears numbering in grey ink, upper right: 18
Provenance
As for lot 54
Literature
H.-U. Beck, Jan van Goyen 1596-1656, vol. I, Amsterdam 1972, p. 288, no. 847/17-18, recto reproduced p. 289
Condition
Framed with glass on both sides, not seen out of frame. Some light foxing, and slight yellowing at the edges of the sheets, but the medium is still strong.
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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 lot 54. In making this panoramic view, Van Goyen drew across the entire width of his open sketchbook. This is the only example in the entire 1650-51 sketchbook of such a double-page drawing. The town of Tiel lies a little to the East of Zaltbommel.