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Brahe, Tycho
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
Autograph signature ("Tycho Brahe"). [Uraniborg, Denmark, last quarter 16th century]
On a clipped sheet (3 1/4 x 5 5/8 in.; 82 x 142 mm), tipped onto a half folio sheet with manuscript notes in a modern German hand.
On a clipped sheet (3 1/4 x 5 5/8 in.; 82 x 142 mm), tipped onto a half folio sheet with manuscript notes in a modern German hand.
Condition
Autograph signature ("Tycho Brahe"). [Uraniborg, Denmark, last quarter 16th century]
On a clipped sheet (3 1/4 x 5 5/8 in.; 82 x 142 mm), tipped onto a half folio sheet with manuscript notes in a modern German hand.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Rare example of the great Danish Astronomer's signature. According to the accompanying note, it was clipped from an inscribed work printed at the Uraniborg press and given as a gift; the complete inscription reads "d[ono] d[edi]t Tycho Brahe" ("Tycho Brahe gave [this] as a gift").