ATTRIBUTED TO LAURENS VINCENTSZ. VAN DER VINNE | STUDY OF THE WILDFLOWER GIANT ST. JOHN'S WORT (HYPERICUM ASCYRON)

ATTRIBUTED TO LAURENS VINCENTSZ. VAN DER VINNE
Haarlem 1658 - 1729
STUDY OF THE WILDFLOWER GIANT ST. JOHN'S WORT (HYPERICUM ASCYRON)

Watercolor over pencil, within brown ink framing lines;
inscribed and signed in pencil, verso: Hypericum ascyron Lin: / La Vd Vinne fecit,
and bears inscription in pencil, on old backing: St Jans Kruid (Fam)... L Van der Vinne and numberings: 10- / 720
289 by 383 mm; 11⅜ by 15⅛ in

Condition Report:
Hinge mounted in two places along the left edge to an old decorative backing. There is some minor foxing and surface dirt. Otherwise in good condition throughout with the media fresh and vibrant. Sold unframed.

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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Provenance:
Prof. Jhr. Dr. Jan Six van Hillegom en Wimmenum (1857-1926),

Jhr. ir. G.C. (Gijs) Six van Wimmenum (1892–1975), thence by decent to the present owners