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Hans Felix Schärer
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Hans Felix Schärer
- the finding of moses
- Pen and black ink and gray wash; vertical crease;
bears numbering in brown ink, upper center: ...3
Provenance
With August Laube, Zürich, from whom purchased in 1926
Condition
Unframed. Vertical crease towards right edge. Loss and tear, top left corner, repaired with an early backing sheet. Minor creases and tears down both sides. Light brown stains at bottom and towards top right. Some surface dirt, but ink and wash very good and strong.
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
Schärer became a master in Zürich in 1608 and worked there until his death. His works are very rare but those that are known are close in style to Christoph Murer, and it is likely that Schärer was his pupil.