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Lot 15
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Wenceslas Hollar

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Wenceslas Hollar
  • A Fur Muff with a Band of Brocade (Pennington 1950)
  • Etching
  • Sheet: 92 by 148mm; 3 5/8 by 5 7/8 in
Etching, 1645, first state (of two), a very good impression of this rare and delicate subject

Provenance

Ex coll. George Ambrose Cardew (L. 1134); an unidentified collector's mark (not in Lugt)

Condition

Trimmed on or just within the platemark, in good condition apart from a repair at tip of lower right corner, the upper right corner slightly rubbed, a 2mm vertical repaired tear at right of lower edge, occasional thin spots at edges of sheet (mainly visible verso), 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."