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Willem van de Velde the Elder
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Willem van de Velde the Elder
- Dutch ships at anchor
- Black chalk and grey wash;
bears initials in black chalk, lower left: W.V.V.J.
bears inscription in pen and brown ink, lower right: Vandervelde - 8ins. by 12 ¼ins; 206mm by 314mm
In an album of drawings primarily by William van de Velde the Elder and the Younger
Condition
Laid down on paper. There are two diagonal old folds to the sheet in the upper left and right corners and a further crease to the lower right corner. There is evidence of surface dirt to the four edges and some buckling to the lower edge as a result of the way the sheet has been laid down. The medium is fresh 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."
"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."