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French School Design for a victory column late 18th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Height of victory column design 26 in.; width 17 in. Height of Knorr engravings 13 in.; width 8 in. Height of neoclassical engravings 12 in.; width 27 in.
- 66 cm; 43 cm; 33 cm; 20 1/2 cm; 23 1/2 cm; 68 1/2 cm
ink and wash on paper; together with two Neoclassical landscape engravings and two hand colored engravings by Georg Wolfgang Knorr: Deliciae Naturae Selectae vol. I, Nuremberg 1751, 1766-67. Five pieces.
Provenance
Collection of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, sold, Sotheby's, New York, May 5, 1984, lots 2 and 14.
Condition
Please note: not inspected out of frame. Old marks and foxing to the paper, with slight water stains and minor rips. The engravings in overall good condition, the frames in good condition with minor marks.
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.