- 541
After Willem van de Velde the Younger
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- After Willem van de Velde the Younger
- A States yacht running down to the flagship Zeven Provincien, with other ships nearby firing guns in salute
- oil on canvas
Condition
The painting has an old relining. The paint surface has thinned and is covered by a discoloured varnish. There are also some discoloured retouchings in the sky, centre right and scattered elsewhere. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals an extensive campaign of restoration in the corner, lower right, encompassing most of the sky and scattered throughout the boat and sea. There are three repaired vertical tears to the right of the main ship, the largest of which measures 10 cm. and other scattered minor retouchings.
This lot is offered in a gilt wood frame with mouldings, which is dirty and with some minor knocks, but otherwise structurally sound.
"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
A copy after the picture now in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich (inv. no. 60-16).1 The scene probably records the assembling of the Dutch fleet in 1672 before the Battle of Texel against the French and English, which was the final major confrontation of the Third Anglo-Dutch War.
There are at least two other known versions of this picture, the first is also held at the National Maritime Museum (inv. no. 41-4), and the second is in the Glasgow Art Gallery.2
1. Oil on canvas, 75 x 108 cm., inscribed: W. V. Velde. See National The Art of the van de Veldes, exhibition catalogue, London 1982, no. 108, reproduced.
2. Oil on canvas, 73.3 x 93.7 cm. See Dutch and Flemish Paintings in the Glasgow Art Gallery, vol. I, Glasgow 1961, p. 143, cat. no. 85.
There are at least two other known versions of this picture, the first is also held at the National Maritime Museum (inv. no. 41-4), and the second is in the Glasgow Art Gallery.2
1. Oil on canvas, 75 x 108 cm., inscribed: W. V. Velde. See National The Art of the van de Veldes, exhibition catalogue, London 1982, no. 108, reproduced.
2. Oil on canvas, 73.3 x 93.7 cm. See Dutch and Flemish Paintings in the Glasgow Art Gallery, vol. I, Glasgow 1961, p. 143, cat. no. 85.