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Cornelis Saftleven
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Cornelis Saftleven
- A figure seen from behind, holding an object in his left hand
- Black chalk
Provenance
August Grahl, Dresden (L.1199);
sale, Berlin, Gerd Rosen, 1 December 1959, lot 217;
Herbert List, Munich (L.4063, stamped in black ink on reverse of mount);
Private Collection, Germany;
bears unidentified collector's mark, verso (?II in a circle, not in Lugt)
sale, Berlin, Gerd Rosen, 1 December 1959, lot 217;
Herbert List, Munich (L.4063, stamped in black ink on reverse of mount);
Private Collection, Germany;
bears unidentified collector's mark, verso (?II in a circle, not in Lugt)
Exhibited
Hamburg, Hamburger Kunsthalle, Zeichnungen Alter Meister aus Deutschem Privatbesitz, 1965, no. 131, fig. 62
Literature
W. Schulz, Cornelis Saftleven, 1607-1681: Leben und Werke: Mit einem kritischen Katalog der Gemälde und Zeichnungen, New York and Berlin, 1978, p. 108, cat. no. 175
Condition
Laid down on an old mount. The paper has slightly yellowed and there is evidence of light yellow foxing throughout. Otherwise in good condition with the medium fresh. The image in the catalogue appears not as strong as the original and rather washed out.
"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."