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Willem van de Velde the Elder
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Willem van de Velde the Elder
- Ships and smaller boats on a calm sea
- Graphite and grey wash;
bears inscription in pen and brown ink, lower right: O. Vandervelde - 7 ½ins. by 18 ½ins; 185mm by 471mm
Michael Robinson suggested that this is a drawing by the Elder, from the 1650s.
In an album of drawings primarily by William van de Velde the Elder and the Younger
In an album of drawings primarily by William van de Velde the Elder and the Younger
Condition
Laid down on paper. There is an old fold line running down the centre of the composition as well as an old diagonal crease to the upper right corner. There is evidence of some surface dirt to the edges and two areas of light brown staining to the centre and right half of the sheet. A small section of the upper right corner has been made up. 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."
Catalogue Note
The late Michael Robinson dated this drawing to the 1650s.