- 3
After Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- After Pieter Bruegel the Elder
- THE ALCHEMIST (BASTELAER, HOLLSTEIN 197; NEW HOLLSTEIN 40; LEBEER 27; ORENSTEIN 61)
- 340 by 450mm; 13 3/8 by 17 5/8 in
Engraving by Philip Galle, possibly 1558, a fine, silvery impression of Hollstein's second state (of four), New Hollstein first state (of three), with the Latin verses and Cock's address, printed with delicate tone, on paper with a Posthorn in Shield watermark, with small margins, in good condition
Provenance
By repute ex coll. D.E. Evans
Condition
As described the work is in good condition. Further to catalogue description there is some minor skinning in the area of the watermark only visible at the reverse of the sheet.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This work published in Sotheby's Art at Auction, 1971-1972