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Jan Verkolje the Elder
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jan Verkolje the Elder
- An elegant couple about to go riding
- Pen and brown ink and gray wash;
bears inscription in brown ink, verso: Verkolje na Breenbergh.
Provenance
Sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 13 November 1991, lot 342;
sale, London, Christie's, 12 December 1996, lot 289
sale, London, Christie's, 12 December 1996, lot 289
Condition
Hinge mounted in two places to the upper edge. There is a minute tear to the left side of the upper edge. There is evidence of some slight foxing, particularly to the upper half. The iron gall ink has begun to sink into the sheet somewhat, however the remaining medium is generally 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.
Catalogue Note
Although the old inscription on the verso of the present work suggests that Verkolje based his composition on one by Bartholomeus Breenbergh, the prototype appears in fact to be a work by Adriaen van de Velde, by whom a signed and dated drawing of 1664 with much the same composition is in Angers (Musée Turpin de Crissé, inv. MTC 4983). Another, less elaborate, variant of this drawing with slightly different staffage and buildings, was sold, Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 8 November 2000, lot 73.