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Israhel van Meckenem
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Israhel van Meckenem
- The Angry Wife (G. 406; L., Holl. 504)
- Engraving
- sheet: 158 by 107mm 6 1/4 by 4 1/4 in
Engraving, circa 1500, from Scenes of Daily Life, a good impression of this very rare and important subject, though showing traces of wear in the densely hatched areas, on paper with a Gothic P and Flower watermark (Lehrs 24, dated circa 1500-1)
Provenance
Ex coll. Robert Balmanno (L. 213)
Condition
Trimmed to the borderline (or just within in places), lacking the blank strip with the artist's monogram below, some areas of grey wash in the background, a few thin areas along edges of sheet (only visible verso), 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."