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Jan Wierix
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jan Wierix
- Two bust length studies depicting:A) ChristB) The Virgin
- Both pen and brown ink
Provenance
Christ:
Marquis Charles de Valori (L.2500);
sale, Paris, Tajan, 27 November 2013, lot 3 (as Northern School, 16th Century, Circle of Johan Wierix)
Marquis Charles de Valori (L.2500);
sale, Paris, Tajan, 27 November 2013, lot 3 (as Northern School, 16th Century, Circle of Johan Wierix)
The Virgin:
Marquis Charles de Valori (L.2500);
sale, Paris, Tajan, 16 May 2013, lot 30 (as Northern School, 16th Century, Circle of Johan Wierix)
Condition
Christ:
Window mounted. The sheet seems to have discoloured somewhat and there are some slight abrasions to the sheet, particularly along the four edges. There is a small repaired tear to the lower left edge. The pen and ink medium is still fresh throughout.
Virgin:
Window mounted. The sheet seems to have discoloured somewhat and there are some slight abrasions to the sheet, particularly along the four edges. The pen and ink medium is still fresh throughout.
"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."