- 137
Attributed to Gerrit Adriaensz. Berckheyde
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gerrit Adriaensz. Berckheyde
- A Sleeping shepherd
- Black chalk, heightened with white, on blue paper;
bears attribution in brown ink, on reverse of old backing sheet: Bega
Condition
Laid down on an old (18th-century?) backing/album sheet. A little light foxing. Larger brown stains around the figure's feet. Blue mark at edge of hat, top right. Chalk reasonably fresh. Sold in an elaborate modern dark 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."
"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
Though the mood and costume are reminiscent of figure studies by Dutch Italianate artists such as Berchem, the linearity and angularity of this drawing suggest the traditional attribution to Bega is closer to the mark. It is not, however, by Bega, and the best candidate would appear to be Bega's Haarlem associate, Gerrit Berckheyde, whose works are often hard to separate from those of Bega.