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Willem van de Velde the Elder
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Willem van de Velde the Elder
- the dutch fleet at sea in 1672
- Black chalk and gray wash with touches of pen and brown ink;
inscribed in brown ink, in a sail: t and in black chalk: banckert
Provenance
Edward Seago,
sold from his estate, London, Christie's, 9 December 1975, lot 46 (purchased by the present owner)
sold from his estate, London, Christie's, 9 December 1975, lot 46 (purchased by the present owner)
Condition
Paper a little yellowed throughout. A few slightly thin areas towards edges, but overall condition otherwise very good.
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
In the 1975 sale catalogue, it was recorded that Michael Robinson suggested this was a drawing by the elder Van de Velde, which was later reworked by his son. Presumably the dating was also due to Robinson. 1672 saw the beginning of the Third Anglo-Dutch War, and both Van de Veldes documented the year's many battles extensively. The inscription must identify the ship commanded by the Dutch Admiral Adriaan Banckert (c.1615-1684).