- 116
Playing Cards
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- [Geographisches carten-spiel von Europa]. Nuremberg: Johann Hoffmann, 1678
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52 cards, each 65 x 120mm., engraved by Wilhem Pfann and drawn by Johann H. Seyfreid, suit marks hand coloured, marbled versos, 11 mounted in a frame, the rest in a folder attached to back of frame
Literature
Ortiz-Patiño 38; Fournier 15, MCC 87: Playing Cards, Appendix 1 (5); Shirley 482; Shirley British Isles (2) Hoffman1; cf King p.124 (who does not include a world map in the set of Europe)
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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 two sets of playing cards produced by Johann Hoffman and depicts maps of European countries with the ace of spades represented by a world map.