L12040

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Lot 122
  • 122

Dutch School, Early 17th Century

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

Description

  • Shipping at sea
  • Red chalk, within brown ink framing lines, on vellum

Condition

Attached with a border of Japan paper on all sides to the mount, so verso not visible. Slightly discoloured in c 1cm band around the edges. Some surface losses in lower left corner. Some light brown spots throughout. Chalk slightly rubbed, but image still perfectly legible. Sold in a modern black wood 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. 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

This technically unusual drawing is reminiscent, in terms of composition, of the works of early 17th-century marine painters such as Hendrick Cornelisz. Vroom or Adam Willaerts.