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Jan de Bisschop
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jan de Bisschop
- travellers and herders on a rural path near the hague
Black chalk and brown wash;
inscribed in brown ink, verso: Den haagh na't leven getekent / van Jan de bisschop and in black chalk, verso: Gezicht buiten 's Hage / J de Bisschop & Moucheron Ao1680
Provenance
Jacob Helmolt (L.2986b, his numbering No 1162)
Condition
Paper somewhat discoloured and stained. A few minor damages at extreme edges, otherwise reasonably 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."
"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
The foreground figures in particuar lend stylistic credence to the theory, as noted in the inscriptions on the verso, that although this landscape drawing is largely by Jan de Bisschop, at least some of the figures were executed by Isaac de Moucheron.