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After Hieronymus Bosch
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- After Hieronymus Bosch
- Die Blau Schuyte: The Ship of Depravity (Hollstein 20)
- Engraving
- Plate: 226 by 289mm; 8 7/8 by 11 3/8 in
- Sheet: 256 by 302mm; 10 1/8 by 11 7/8 in
Engraving by Pieter van der Heyden, 1559, first state (of two), a fine impression of this scarce subject, printing with tone and wiping marks, on paper with a Gothic P watermark
Condition
Wtih wide margins, a narrow margin at right, a central vertical and horizontal fold, some other vertical folds throughout the sheet (broken through in places), tears backed with a thin sheet of japan paper mainly along the edges of the sheet, slight surface dirt, other minor defects, unframed.
"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
Hieronymus Bosch was one of the most original and imaginative artists of the Northern Renaissance. He was celebrated for his fantastic and vivid imagery that illustrated moral and religious narratives. His pessimistic and humorous vision of the human condition is translated in this scene. The 'ship of fools' powerfully exemplifies sin and depravity.