Lot 66
  • 66

Cornelis Saftleven

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Cornelis Saftleven
  • a woman milking a cow in a pasture
  • Black chalk and grey wash, with touches of brown ink;
    signed with monogram, and dated: CSL/1677

Provenance

Prince W. Argoutinsky-Dolgoroukoff (L.2602d);
Sir Robert Witt (L.2228b)

Condition

All framed, and generally all in good condition. Only the Saftleven seen out of frame: window mounted, a few tiny fox marks, and a little surface dirt at the edges of the sheet, otherwise in very good condition.
"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

Sold together with four other Dutch drawings, including two attributed to Abraham Storck and Isack van Ostade.