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Andrea Mantegna
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Andrea Mantegna
- The Entombment (Bartsch 3; Hind 2, Washington cat. 70)
- 250 by 415mm; 9 7/8 by 16 3/8 in
Engraving, circa 1460 (?), second (final) state, a very good, early impression, trimmed within subject all around, upper corners made up, a vertical 5cm repaired tear touched-in with pen and ink at centre of upper edge, a central vertical fold and minor horizontal creases at upper part of image (mainly visible verso), a few other lesser defects and restorations
Provenance
Ex coll. R. von Liphart (L. 1758); and F. Lehmann (L. 1024) (?)
Condition
Further to catalogue description please note that the work has been trimmed circa 1.5 cm at top; 3cm below and circa 1.5cm at sides
"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."