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Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, while Prince of Spain
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
- Early document signed ("Charles"), in French, about the control of Frisia in 1514
- Paper
to Count Henri de Nassau-Breda and to Michel de Croy, sieur de Sempy and to his other ambassadors at the court of François I, regarding Georg, duke of Saxony's request to be relieved of the costs which had been borne by his father during the fighting in Frisia
2pp., folio (294 x 216mm.), written in a bâtarde hand, countersigned by his secretary [Philippe] Haneton, integral address leaf, Ghent, 4 April 1514, lower right corner trimmed to make a curved edge (just touching text), small hole affecting a few letters
together with a nineteenth-century transcription into modern French
2pp., folio (294 x 216mm.), written in a bâtarde hand, countersigned by his secretary [Philippe] Haneton, integral address leaf, Ghent, 4 April 1514, lower right corner trimmed to make a curved edge (just touching text), small hole affecting a few letters
together with a nineteenth-century transcription into modern French
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
AN EARLY DOCUMENT OF CHARLES V, signed when he was only 14 years of age. Frisia had previously been a free state with no overlord, but in the late fifteenth century it was carved up among various neighbouring states. Duke Albrecht of Saxony fought there in the 1490s; in 1515, not long after this document was issued, Georg of Saxony sold his title to Charles. It was not until 1524 that Charles finally managed to establish it as the Lordship of Frisia and therefore part of the Habsburg dominions, though Charles, duke of Guelders continued to fight to regain Frisia until 1536.