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Willem van de Velde the Younger
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Willem van de Velde the Younger
- a man-o'-war, with a rowing boat alongside
- Pen and brown ink, over black chalk counterproof;
signed with initials, lower left: W.V.V.J.
Provenance
The Earl of Warwick (L.2600);
Captain Lowe
Captain Lowe
Condition
Paper lightly discoloured and stained throughout, and somewhat brittle. Horizontal creases across centre. Long repaired vertical tear, top centre. A few small holes. Signature slightly abraded, but ink otherwise still generally fresh. Sold in a modern wooden 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.
Catalogue Note
As is the case in quite a number of Van de Velde's drawings, the drawing that we see here is over the basis of a light chalk counterproof. This was something that Van de Velde frequently did, taking a chalk study and making one or more counterproofs, to reverse the image and thereby double the number of compositional motifs in his repertoire. Since these counterproofed images were often rather faint, he then reworked them extensively, either in chalk or in pen and ink. See also the following lot.