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Adriaen van Ostade
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Adriaen van Ostade
- The Smoker; The Barn; The Woman Spinning; The Knife Grinder (Hollstein, Godefroy 5, 23, 31, 36)
- etchings
- largest sheet (H. 23): 162 by 195mm 6 3/8 by 7 5/8 in
- smallest sheet (H. 5): 76 by 61mm 3 by 2 3/8 in
Four etchings, 1640-1682, later states
Provenance
Ex coll. Albert Aaron Feldmann (L. 4812); H. 5 Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum, collection R. Krauthausen and J. Schiffers (L. 2265)
Condition
The Smoker (H. 5) - with wide margins, in good condition apart from a few very small brown (ink?) stains at upper left, hinging tape remains at the left sheet edge verso, unframed.
The Barn (H. 23) - with narrow margins, in good condition apart from occasional mottled fox marks (mainly visible verso), a very small, inconspicuous area of residual paper fibres (possibly from a previous hinge) at the right of the lower sheet edge, previous hinging adhesive remains at the left and lower edges verso, traces of brown ink at the right of the sheet verso, unframed.
The Woman Spinning (H. 31) - with small margins, in good condition apart from a soft diagonal crease in the sheet (mainly visible in the unprinted area at upper left), previous hinging tape remains at the upper edge verso, unframed.
The Knife Grinder (H. 36) - with narrow margins, pale paper discoloration overall and darker areas of discoloration at the sheet corners associated with previous hinging, a short repaired tear towards the right of the upper sheet edge (extending 2mm into the subject), unframed. (An uninked printer's crease at the upper left corner of the subject).
"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."