Lot Essay
See illustration of Oude Schans IV
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Amsterdam
Details
Willem Witsen (Dutch, 1860-1923)
Amsterdam
seven etchings, on various papers, five signed, with margins, including Montelbaanstoren III, Oude Schans IV, St. Anthoniesluis, Oude Waal III, Damrak I and II, Binnenkant II, all published by Van Wisselingh, stamped 'H' (on the reverse), with defects
various sizes;
and eight small identical etchings, unsigned, by the same hand (15)
Amsterdam
seven etchings, on various papers, five signed, with margins, including Montelbaanstoren III, Oude Schans IV, St. Anthoniesluis, Oude Waal III, Damrak I and II, Binnenkant II, all published by Van Wisselingh, stamped 'H' (on the reverse), with defects
various sizes;
and eight small identical etchings, unsigned, by the same hand (15)
Provenance
Collection Hendricus Wilhelmus, framer at Van Wisselingh's Kunsthandel, thence by descent to the present owner
Special notice
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Sale room notice
please note that Montelbaanstoren III and Oude Waal III are not included in this lot, the estimate should therefore read 1300 - 1600 EURO