- 102
Follower of Hieronymus Bosch
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Hieronymus Bosch
- the temptation of saint anthony
- Pen and grey-brown ink and wash, heightened with white, over some indications in red chalk, indented and blackened on the reverse for transfer
Condition
Though the drawing is no longer laid down, it appears that it previously was, and probably as a result of this the indentations are not visible throughout (they are most apparent in the gate in the background, and in the Saint's robes).
"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
We are very grateful to Dr. Fritz Koreny for pointing out that this intriguing drawing seems to be loosely based on part of a painting by a follower of Bosch, now in Brussels.1 The technical evidence indicates that it was made, or used, for the preparation of a print.
1. See G. Unverfehrt, Hieronymus Bosch, Berlin 1980, p. 153, fig. 101