- 83
Jenty, Charles Nicolas.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Demonstratio uteri praegnantis mulieris cum foetus ad partum maturi in tabulis sex ad naturae magnitudinem post dissectiones depictis [translated by D.C.C. Schmidel]. Nuremberg: Felssecker [for heirs of Seligmann], 1761-1765
- Paper
Folio (712 x 510mm), text in Latin and German, 6 mezzotint plates by Seligmann after drawings by Rymsdyk, contemporary boards, binding soiled and rubbed
Provenance
Thomas Lauth, bookplate; Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, inkstamps on title and elsewhere
Literature
Wellcome III, p.354
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."
Catalogue Note
This is one of the few anatomical works to be illustrated using mezzotint. The technique gives the images an unusual sense of depth.