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Gerardus van Veen
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Gerardus van Veen
- A Turkey Hen
- Pen and black ink, watercolour and gouache, over black chalk;
signed and dated in brown ink, lower left: gerardus van veen. 1678. and inscribed in black chalk, verso: Meleagris galloparo Kalkoen
Provenance
Dr. F.P.L. Pollen,
his deceased sale, Amsterdam, Frederik Muller, 24 January 1887, lot 194, together with a drawing of a peafowl, signed and dated 1675, for 4,50 florins
his deceased sale, Amsterdam, Frederik Muller, 24 January 1887, lot 194, together with a drawing of a peafowl, signed and dated 1675, for 4,50 florins
Condition
Strip of old backing paper/mounting hinge adhering to verso down left side; some staining from this visible on front. Light diagonal creases and one or two extremely small brown spots, but otherwise good, fresh condition. Sold in a 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
Little is known about the life and work of Gerardus van Veen, and his drawings are rare. Like his brother, Rochus van Veen (circa 1640-1693), by whom a larger number of drawings are known, he was exceptionally skilful in refined natural history illustrations in watercolour. Dated drawings by Gerardus are known from between 1643 and 1678; a Robin (1669) is in the Teylers Museum, Haarlem (inv. no. T083), and a Standing Ruff(1677) is in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles (inv. no. 86.GG.15).
This drawing was once part of the remarkable, large collection of natural history drawings that belonged to Dr. F.P.L. Pollen (1842-1886), who in the years 1862-66 contributed significantly to the zoological exploration of Madagascar.