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Lot 233
  • 233

Jonas Zeuner

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Jonas Zeuner
  • Amsterdam, a view from the Ridderbrug across the Oude Schans toward the North-East overlooking the Kikkerbilsluis, the Gravenhekje to the right and the Montelbaans Toren to the left
  • signed lower right: Zeuner. fec.
  • oil on mirror
  • 13 1/4 x 16 3/4 inches

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Amsterdam, Christie's, 28 March 1996, lot 244, where acquired by the present collector.

Exhibited

Amsterdam, Amsterdam Historisch Museum, Jonas Zeuner 1727-1814, Zijn wereld weerspiegeld in zilver en goud, 21 May - 14 August, 1994, cat. no. 20.

Literature

J. Sprenkels-ten Horn, Jonas Zeuner (1727-1814), Een gespigelde wereld, Antiek, Tijdschrift voor oude kunst en kunstnijverheid, Zwolle, 1994, 28, 1, pp. 22-24, reproduced.

Condition

There is a large loss upper left of irregular shape (approx 8x3cm)- and 2 further small losses in the sky to its right. There is a small cluster of losses lower right. There appears to be no evident retouching.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

This work is the pendant of lot 233. A similar composition was etched by Simon Fokke (1712-1784) after a drawing by Jan de Beijer (1703-1780), see fig. 48 in J. Sprenkels-ten Horn, op.cit., p. 26, reproduced fig. 48.