LOT DETAILS

Materials:

Black chalk and grey wash, within black ink framing lines

Size Notes:

197 by 310 mm

Markings:

bears inscription in brown ink, verso, in a 17th-century hand (visible through backing sheet): van J: Esselens

Condition:

Laid down, the backing sheet partially scraped away in the location of the inscription on the verso, to make it more visible. That inscription showing through slightly to recto, in sky. Several dark brown (ink?) spots towards upper right corner. Further light brown spots, bottom centre. Slight surface dirt elsewhere, but overall condition of sheet and media good. Framed. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.