- 75
After Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/8-1543) German, 17th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Set of Sixteen Plaquettes with the 'Totentanz' ('Dance of Death')
- gilt bronze, on two velvet and silk lined wood mounts
- After Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/8-1543) German, 17th century
each numbered in paint and with old printed paper number labels to the reverse
Condition
Overall the condition of the plaquettes is good, with dirt and wear to the surfaces consistent with age and handling. All have lost pins attaching them to the mounts, with the result that three are detached. There are a few very small original casting lacunae to some of the plaquettes. There is wear to the velvet mounts throughout, one of which has lost its support/ stand, whilst the other support/ stand is partially detached.
"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
Another set of sixteen plaquettes after Holbein was offered in the sale Die Plakettensammlung Walcher von Molthein, Hugo Helbing, Munich, 1926, lot 392-407.
RELATED LITERATURE
I. Weber, Deutsche, Niederländische und Französische Renaissanceplaketten 1500-1650. Modelle für Reliefs an Kult-, Prunk- und Gebrauchsgegenständen, Munich, 1975, pp. 365-7, nos. 899, 1-17, pl. 243; E.W. Brown, Die Deutschen Renaissanceplaketten, Der Sammlung Alfred Walcher ritter von Molthein in Wein, Vienna (undated), plates XX-XXI
RELATED LITERATURE
I. Weber, Deutsche, Niederländische und Französische Renaissanceplaketten 1500-1650. Modelle für Reliefs an Kult-, Prunk- und Gebrauchsgegenständen, Munich, 1975, pp. 365-7, nos. 899, 1-17, pl. 243; E.W. Brown, Die Deutschen Renaissanceplaketten, Der Sammlung Alfred Walcher ritter von Molthein in Wein, Vienna (undated), plates XX-XXI