- 55
Attributed to Jacob van Strij
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Attributed to Jacob van Strij
- A pastoral landscape, with two shepherds with their sheep and cattle by a river, a ruined castle and mountains beyond
- oil on canvas, in a carved giltwood frame
- 19½in by 26½in
WITH TWO SHEPHERDS ATTENDING ANIMALS AT THE SIDE OF A RIVER, A RUINED CASTLE AND MOUNTAINS BEYOND
Provenance
Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe (1858-1945), Fryston Hall, Ferrybridge, Yorkshire, then Crewe House, Curzon Street from circa 1904.
Thence by descent.
Thence by descent.
Literature
Inventory of Contents of Crewe House, Curzon Street, London, 1913, vol. 1, p. 37, in the Boudoir;
Manuscript Catalogue of Pictures at West Horsley, n.d., vol. 3, p. 35.
Manuscript Catalogue of Pictures at West Horsley, n.d., vol. 3, p. 35.
Condition
Canvas is lined. The surface is dirty and discoloured. There are no damages or losses. A diagonal, 3 inch scratch in the sky has been retouched. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals localised retouchings in the lower third, otherwise the condition is fair, barring some older retouchings in the sky. The picture is offered in a glazed, carved, gesso and gilt wood 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Another version of this composition in pencil and colour wash, also attributed to Jacob van Strij, is recorded as having been sold by Bassenge, Galerie Gerda, Berlin, 5 July 1998, lot 5654.