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Hogenberg, Frans
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Hogenberg, Frans
- [Scenes from the French and Netherlandish religious quarrels. Cologne, c. 1570-1583]
- Paper
oblong folio (270 x 345mm.), 116 engraved plates in their second or third states, with integral engraved captions in German verse, printed captions in French prose pasted to foot of each plate, contemporary vellum, early manuscript notes in Italian regarding the contents on front flyleaf, lacking title-pages, a few wormholes (some touching text), 2 plates torn affecting images, one plate detached, binding somewhat worn, lacking alum-tawed ties; sold as a collection of plates not subject to return
Literature
New Hollstein, Frans Hogenberg, B17-45, B47-50; B51; B57-71, B73, B75 (loose); B77-82, B84-86, B89, B91-96, B98-101, B103-109, B111-113, B115-120, B122-125; B126-139, B141-148, B152-154
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
Hogenberg (1535-1590) was sympathetic to the Reformation and fled from Antwerp to Cologne, where he set up a printing shop. The scenes from the French and Dutch Wars of Religion, dating from 10 June 1559 to 7 October 1578, include St Bartholomew's Day Massacre of 1572 (B49), iconoclasts removing images from a church in 1566 (B59), the "Spanish Fury" of 1576 (B113) as well as town views and maps of the Spanish Netherlands and naval battles, providing fascinating period detail of buildings and costumes.