Lot 155
  • 155

AFTER ANDREA MANTEGNA | The Entombment (B. 3; H. 2a; M. 40; L./O./S. 71)

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • After Andrea Mantegna
  • The Entombment (B. 3; H. 2a; M. 40; L./O./S. 71)
  • engraving
  • sheet: 30 by 43.8cm., 11¾ by 17¼in
  • Executed circa 1509.
a good impression, on paper with a Fleur-de-Lys in Circle watermark, framed

Condition

With narrow to thread margins at left and below, trimmed to or on the platemark elsewhere, a plugged hole at centre in the drapery of the figure, repairs mainly at corners and along edges of sheet, a central vertical fold (broken through in places), some thin areas at right (only visible verso), a few pale stains mainly towards sheet edges, other minor repairs, framed.
"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."