- 85
Laan, Adolf van der
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Groote Vissery. Amsterdam: Petrus Schenk, c.1700
- paper
2 parts in one volume, oblong 4to (232 x 345mm.), 17+16 (=33) engraved plates including an engraved title, the plates captioned in Dutch and English (those in the second suite also captioned in German), old marbled boards
Literature
Elizabeth Ingalls, Whaling Prints in the Francis B. Lothrop Collection, pp.9–13
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
RARE SUITES OF PLATES ON FISHING AND FISHERIES, INCLUDING WHALING. The second suite of sixteen plates is particularly uncommon, and contains several plates depicting whaling in northern waters.