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After Pieter Bruegel the Elder 1525-1569
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- After Pieter Bruegel the Elder
- The Last Judgement (Bast., Holl. 121; L. 25; O. 57; New Holl. 8)
Engraving by P. van der Heyden, 1558, a good impression of the only state, on paper with a Gothic P watermark, with thread margins, trimmed on the platemark in places along lower edge, two printer's creases through owl's nest, thin area at left centre, otherwise in good condition; with The Three Men of War before a Waterfortress (Holl. 104; New Holl. 68), etching with engraving by F. Huys, circa 1561-62, a good impression, on paper with Gothic P watermark, with partial thread margins at sides, cut circa 5mm within the image elsewhere, small holes plugged and touched-in with black ink and some soft creases at upper left corner, other smaller defects; and Flemish Proverbs (Holl. 167, 171, 173, 177, 184; New Holl. A7-A18), engravings by J. Wierix, circa 1545-50, 5 plates from the set of 12, very good impressions, all on paper with Gothic P watermark except Holl. 184, with wide margins, small repaired tear in upper right margin of Holl. 184, some slight foxing and surface dirt, light paper discoloration, otherwise in good condition
Condition
Holl. 121 soft folds across upper left corner otherwise as described
Holl. 104 slight paper discoloration
Holl. 167, 171, 173, 177, 184 horizontal folds at centre of images
"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."