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Pieter Jansz. Quast
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Pieter Jansz. Quast
- King Solomon with his entourage
- Black chalk on vellum;
signed and dated, lower left: PQuast 1646. and extensively inscribed in German, verso, with a description of the composition
Provenance
Schöffer Collection (according to Langerhuizen sale catalogue);
Pieter Langerhuizen Lzn., Bussum (L.2095),
his sale, Amsterdam, F. Muller, 19 April-2 May 1919, lot 641;
Deiker Collection;
Dr. Walter Beck, Berlin (L.2603c);
Berhard Himmelheber, Karlsruhe (L.4035), and thence by descent,
sale, London, Christie's, 9 December 2015, lot 88
Pieter Langerhuizen Lzn., Bussum (L.2095),
his sale, Amsterdam, F. Muller, 19 April-2 May 1919, lot 641;
Deiker Collection;
Dr. Walter Beck, Berlin (L.2603c);
Berhard Himmelheber, Karlsruhe (L.4035), and thence by descent,
sale, London, Christie's, 9 December 2015, lot 88
Condition
Hinge mounted. Some very light surface dirt and slight rubbing to areas of chalk. The vellum has somewhat discoloured, otherwise in predominantly good condition, with the image strong.
"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."