L13160

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After Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • After Pieter Bruegel the Elder
  • The Seven Virtues: Hope; Charity; Fortitude; and Temperance (Bastelaer 133, 134, 137, 138; Lebeer 32, 33, 36, 37; New Hollstein 14, 15, 18, 19)
  • Engravings
  • Each sheet: circa 220 by 290mm; 8 5/8 by 11½ in
Engravings by Philips Galle, circa 1559-60, four plates, very good, early impressions, B. 133-134 only states, B. 137-138 first states (of two),  with the guide lines in the text below printing clearly

Condition

NHoll. 14: sheet: 219 by 290mm; 8 5/8 by 11 3/8 in NHoll. 15: 220 by 288mm; 8 5/8 by 11 3/8 in NHoll. 18: sheet: 220 by 290mm; 8 5/8 by 11½in NHoll. 19: sheet: 220 by 291mm; 8 5/8 in by 11½in Each trimmed on or just within the borderline, a few tears and paper losses (the losses mainly towards the edges of the sheet, occasionally enhanced with pen and ink), occasional small stains, pale light fox marks, other minor defects, glued down to a support sheet, NHoll.18 glued to two separate support sheets, the first support sheet of the others glued at edges to second support sheet, each unframed.
"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."