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A rare set of nine Botanical Prints depicting Tulips from Hortus Nitidissimus, Georg Dionysius Ehret (Erfurt 1708-1770 London)
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Nuremberg, 18th century
- Ink, paper
- each plate: approx. 333 by 220mm 13 1/8 by 8 5/8 in
- each sheet: approx. 369 by 249mm 14½ by 9¾in
Nine etchings with extensive hand-colouring, on laid paper with a Double-Head Eagle watermark, each in a modern glazed marginal frame with printed borders depicting instects and flowers
Condition
With small margins, each in good condition apart from infrequent small fox marks, surface soiling, a few holes and small paper losses along the extreme left sheet edge (where previously bound), occasional graphite marks at lower sheet edges, plate 3 with a small supported paper loss at top of right edge and a minor paper imperfection at left of top edge, plate 4 with a paper loss at top of right edge (the other plates unexamined out of frames), each framed.
"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."