- 5
Maerten de Vos
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Maerten de Vos
- Jonah cast into the sea
- Pen and brown ink and wash, within partial brown ink framing lines, indented for transfer
Provenance
Private Collection, Switzerland
Condition
Hinged at the top. There are some small pin prick holes towards all four corners, although these are only visible when the sheet is held up to light. Towards the top, bottom and left margin there is trace of a black chalk line. Overall 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
Engraved:
In reverse by Crispijn van de Passe I (G. Luijten, Hollstein's Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts 1450-1700, Rotterdam 1996, vol. XLIV Maarten de Vos, p. 40, no. 144/I, reproduced, vol. XLV, p. 70)
In reverse by Crispijn van de Passe I (G. Luijten, Hollstein's Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts 1450-1700, Rotterdam 1996, vol. XLIV Maarten de Vos, p. 40, no. 144/I, reproduced, vol. XLV, p. 70)
This drawing and lot 7 are studies for two out of a series of six engravings depicting scenes from the story of Jonah, engraved by Crispijn de Passe the Elder, after designs by de Vos.