BART VAN DER LECK | Boerenjongen paard leidend (Studie) (Farmboy Leading a Horse (Study))

Family of the Artist
Thence by descent to the present owner

Executed on tracing paper and not laid down. The sheet is attached to the mount with tape along all four edges and is folded over at the edge. The sheet is undulating, lightly time stained and foxed in places. The left, right and lower extreme edges have mount-staining. There is a minor tear to the upper left corner and light creases to the edges. Overall this work is in fair condition.
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This work will be included in the digital Catalogue raisonné of the work of Bart van der Leck currently being compiled by Cees Hilhorst at RKD, the Netherlands Institute for Art History.