- 622
Van Dyck, Anthony
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Anthony van Dyck
- Iconographie ou vies des hommes illustres du XVII siecle écrites par M. V** avec les portraits peints par le fameux Antoine van Dyck et gravées sous sa direction. Amsterdam & Leipzig: Arkstée & Merkus, 1759
- Paper
2 volumes in one, folio (428 x 268mm.), half-title, titles printed in red and black with an engraved vignette, 125 engraved portraits (5 double-page), nineteenth-century half calf, uncut edges, small stain at head of last few leaves, upper joint and foot of spine repaired, lower joint cracked
Provenance
Dominique de Ponsainpierre of Lyon (1685-1755), armorial bookplate; George Dempster of Skibo (1732-1818), armorial bookplate
Literature
Cicognara 2126
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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
Inserted alongside the portrait of Hendrick Liberti (c. 1610-1669), the organist at Groeningen Cathedral, is a slip of music manuscript paper on which Leonhardt has provided a realisation of the "canon a 4", which Liberti is holding in the portrait. There are also a few notes inserted at the front regarding some of the portraits.