Emporium | June 11, 2025
Wed, Jun 11, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 741
Two Works Attributed to Louis Fabritius Dubourg
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$200
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Dutch, 1693-1775)
The Descent into Limbo, initialed in ink lower left "LFDB 1746", numbers inscribed in pencil verso, pen and ink and ink wash on cream laid paper, sheet 5-5/8 x 7-1/4 in.; parcel gilt and decorated frame, 11 x 13-3/8 x 1-3/8 in.; Statue of Apollo in a Niche, initialed in reverse "LFDB...1765", mat backing with inscriptions in Dutch, counterproof drawing with red chalk and added ink and ink wash on cream laid paper with partial watermark of man with sword and inscription "Pro Patria", sheet 9-7/8 x 4-7/8 in.; modern wood frame, 23-1/8 x 16-7/8 x 1-1/2 in.
Provenance: Phillips, London, January 11, 2000, lot 277 ("Limbo"); Forum Auctions, London, September 05, 2019, lot 134 ("Limbo"); Private Collection
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Phillips, London, January 11, 2000, lot 277 ("Limbo"); Forum Auctions, London, September 05, 2019, lot 134 ("Limbo"); Private Collection
"Limbo" trimmed, hinged at top corners, toning, foxing, accretion, remnants of old adhesive upper edge, creasing; frame with wear and abrasions, areas of loss; "Apollo" trimmed, mounted on paper at four corners and then hinged at top edge of mounted paper to backing, toning, light foxing; frame with wear and abrasions Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
