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Luther, Martin
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Luther, Martin
- Passional Christi und Antichristi. [Wittenberg: Johann Rhau-Grunenberg, 1521]
- Paper
small 4to (190 x 133mm.), title within woodcut border, large woodcut on each page by Hans Cranach, early twentieth-century straight-grained black morocco, lettered in gilt on upper cover, title-leaf repaired at edges, last two leaves repaired at foot with slight loss
Literature
Benzing 1014, Fairfax Murray, German 255; VD16 L5584
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
FIRST EDITION of Luther's tract contrasting the behaviour of Christ with that of his present representative on earth, Luther's Antichrist Leo X. One pair of woodcuts depicts Christ chasing the moneylenders from the Temple juxtaposed with the similarly venal trade in indulgences. The text has been attributed to Philipp Melanchthon.