LOT DETAILS
Materials:
Pen and brown ink and grey wash
Measurements:
7.36 in. (18.70 cm.) (height) by 6.34 in. (16.10 cm.) (width)
Markings:
signed with monogram and dated in brown ink
Condition:
Hinge mounted along the upper edge to a modern mount. There is some slight toning to the paper and a diagonal crease in the paper, probably integral to it manufacture. There are some slight spots of foxing, otherwise the work remains in predominantly good condition throughout. Sold in a modern darkwood frame. "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."
Exhibited:
Munich, Sotheby's, ; A selection of paintings and drawings from the Collection of F.C. Butôt, June 1989
Literature:
K. Müllenmeister, ; Meer und Land im Licht des 17. Jahrhunderts, Bremen 1978, vol. II, p. 45, no. 78, reproduced;
G.L. Gordon, ; Supplement to the Catalogue of ; Netherlandish Paintings and Drawings from the Collection of F.C. Butôt, 1989, cat. 117
Provenance:
Adolf Glüenstein, Hamburg (L.123);; <br>G.D. Weigel;; <br>Professor E. Perman, Stockholm,; <br>his sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby Mak van Waay, 9 June 1975, lot 141;; <br>with C.G. Boerner, Dusseldorf, by 1975;; <br>with Galerie Müllenmeister, Solingen,; <br>where acquired by F.C. Butôt (1906-92), Sankt Gilgen, Austria,; <br>his posthumous sale, Amsterdam, Sotheby's, 16 November 1993, lot 99