- 5
Hendrick Goltzius
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hendrick Goltzius
- The Adoration of the Magi (Holl. 13; S. 320)
- Sheet: 460 by 347mm; 18 1/8 by 13 5/8 in
- Sheet: 301 by 630mm; 11 7/8 by 24 3/4 in
Engraving, 1594, a good impression of the second state (of five), with the monogram and before the addition of the numeral 5 on the stone at left, on paper with Letters FM in Blason watermark (cf. Heawood 3196, dated 1606), trimmed to borderline, lacking blank space with verses below, a central horizontal fold with associated repairs and touches of pen and ink, a small tear at upper right corners, thin areas, slight paper discoloration, other minor defects; and Agostino Veneziano, The Carcass (B. 426), engraving after Raphael, a good impression with initial AV added to the horn at left, trimmed to borderline on three sides, cut circa 8mm at right, vertical folds, paper losses and plugged holes with touches of pen and ink at center and lower right edge of sheet, some tears, backed on a sheet, other restorations
Condition
We would recommend viewing before bidding
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."