Beschreibung:

Johannes Kip (Dutch, 1653-1722) after a painting by Leonard Knyff (Dutch 1650-1722). Engraving depicting a view of Burlington House and surroundings. Burlington House is a building on Piccadilly in Mayfair, London which now houses the Royal Academy and five learned societies. Provenance: From the Estate of C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan, Long Lake, Minnesota. C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan (1926-2022) was a passionate world traveler and avid collector. It was through his travels that he was inspired to begin a lifelong relationship with the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), becoming a major sponsor of the institute and facilitating the growth of their Asian art department, which is now one of the best in the country. His generous donations to Mia allowed them to establish a fund for the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, one of the few endowed positions of this type in the museum field. He additionally served as a trustee of the institute, advocating for its operational growth. In its turn, the museum established a gallery named in his honor in recognition for his endowment fund and numerous contributions to their collection. The selections here showcase his talent and breadth of collecting, ranging from ancient statues to 19th-century woodblock prints. His appreciation for art persisted throughout his life and we are honored to offer items from his collection in this auction. Sight; height: 15 in x width: 19 1/2 in. Framed; height: 25 1/2 in x width: 29 1/2 in. Condition Request Condition Report Overall no visible losses, tears, or restorations. The colors are bold and bright. There is a vertical crease along the center of the sheet. The sheet has toning throughout. There is foxing throughout, particularly in the margins. There is undulation and wear throughout the sheet. Window mat. Framed under glass. Light wear to frame. Not inspected out of frame.