Two drawings: (1) George Sturm (1855-1923) (attributed). "Naastenliefde"

Drawings in pen and India ink on cardboard, some spots heightened with white, 45 x 31 cm, name of artist on the rock the old beggar is seated on.

Somewhat foxed, fold in top corner. Possibly a preliminary study (mirrored image, except for title and name of artist) of the curved fresco on the southern side of Voorhal Rijksmuseum, fourth bay, c. 1900-10; (2) (Medieval interior scene). Grisaille gouache, 23 x 34 cm, indistinct sign. lower r. Reverse side with "Maria van Bourgondië 1477-1482" and "Ook in Jelgerhuis plaat 73" written with pencil. Copy from Jaap van Dam Collection, Van Dam's own work is featured in a separate section this auction, "Art Deco drawings Jaap van Dam (1876-1972)". Van Dam made woollen wallpaper for Rijksmuseum, hence his link to George Sturm. (total 2)