- 26
[Gheyn II, Jacob de, after]
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Eight fine hand-coloured engravings by Zacharias Dolendo after Gheyn. [Amsterdam: Visscher, c. 1625]
- Paper
oblong 8vo (176 x 275mm,), each plate (approx. 140 x 170mm.) cut out and remounted with a gold outline, blank interleaving, seventeenth-century vellum-backed marbled boards, slight water-staining, a few repaired wormholes, boards slightly creased and rubbed
Literature
New Hollstein, Jacques de Gheyn II, 332-39
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
These plates were produced to accompany Daniel Heinsius's Spieghel vande doorluchtige, eerlicke, cloucke, deuchtsame ende verstandige vrouwen (Amsterdam: J. Hondius, 1606). This copy is the third printing of the plates, according to Hollstein.