Jaap van Dam (1876-1972). 5 drawings: (1) "Gesmeed Koperen Kerkkroon"

Gouache on brown paper, sheet size 61 x 31 cm, signed "Ontwerp van J. van Dam" with white pen lower r. and titled lower l.

His parents encouraged Van Dam to become a smith, in 1904 he received a medal for his ironwork (see lot 1508). However, the Academie recommended Van Dam would be transferred to the Decoration department; (2-3) "Ontwerp Gesmeed IJzeren Paneel". Two different designs with the same title, both on cardboard sized 18 x 9 cm, titled with pen lower m. and signed with pen lower r. (traces of mounting verso) - and 2 more drawings in pen and white ink against blue background. (total 5)