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Cornelis Dusart
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Cornelis Dusart
- peasants merrymaking on a village street
Pen and brown ink and brown and gray wash over black chalk, a slight red chalk figure study on the verso;
bears inscription, lower left: Ostade
Provenance
Jacques Auguste Boussac (L.729b)
Condition
Stuck to backing at top edge. Vertical crease in centre, and two other, lighter, more diagonal creases towards top edge. Minor thin spots, lower left corner. Ink slightly sunk in places, but overall impression still good and strong. Sold in a modern gold frame.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.