Lot 43
  • 43

South German School, late 15th Century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • recto: the flagellation of christ;verso: a standing man in elaborate dress
  • Pen and black ink and gray wash, heightened with white, on blue paper (recto and verso)

Provenance

E. Rodrigues (L.897);
his sale, Amsterdam, F. Muller, 12 July 1921, lot 83, reproduced plate 3 (as South German School circa 1440, for Dfl 1,000 to Cassirer)

Condition

There are various creases throughout which have caused small losses to the media and disruption to the surface. The paper is foxed and there is a small red stain at the lower centre. The sheet was previously laid down, and there are losses to the surface around each margin on the verso.
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.