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Lot 31
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Willem van de Velde the Elder

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Willem van de Velde the Elder
  • Shipping at Enkhuizen
  • Graphite and grey wash;
    inscribed and dated in pen and brown ink, upper left: hooft van enkhusse 1643, and bears later pen inscriptions, lower left: The pier Head at Enkhuisen.1643. and by old Vandeveld
  • 9 ¾ins. by 31 ¼ins; 254mm by 800mm

Literature

M.S. Robinson, A Catalogue of Drawings in the National Maritime Museum made by the Elder and the Younger Willem van de Velde, Cambridge 1958, vol. I, p. 33

Condition

Laid down on paper. There is an old vertical crease line that runs down the centre of the sheet. The paper has discolored somewhat and there are areas of surface dirt throughout. There are also some light brown stains to the upper edge. The four edges show signs of wear with the lower left corner partly made up. The medium is still reasonably strong throughout.
"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

See note to the previous lot.