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German School, 16th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Study of two babies
- Pen and black ink and grey wash with touches of red wash;
monogrammed and dated, in black ink, lower centre: IS 1529
Condition
Laid down. Original sheet laid to thicker card for support (evident in the small tear visible lower right where support is visible). Overall in very good condition. The medium is very fresh and sheet relatively clean, a few light stains towards the lower margin. There is a repaired tear, lower left corner. Otherwise fine.
"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
Nagler does record this monogram, together with the same date of 1529 inscribed in the same form, but describes this as the signature of an unidentified German artist.1
1. G.K. Nagler, Die Monogrammisten, vol. 5, Munich 1919, p. 12, no. 56