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Willem van de Velde the Elder
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Willem van de Velde the Elder
- A Dutch man o'war before the wind
- Black chalk;
signed by the Younger in brown ink: W. V. V. J.
Provenance
Sir Robert Witt (L.2228b);
Sir John Witt (L.646a),
his sale, London, Sotheby's, 19 February 1987, lot 295
Sir John Witt (L.646a),
his sale, London, Sotheby's, 19 February 1987, lot 295
Exhibited
London, Courtauld Institute Galleries, The John Witt Collection, Part I, European Schools, 1963, no. 60
Condition
Window mounted. There is an old crease to the upper right corner and some light staining and surface dirt in places. Generally the black chalk 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.