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Hoefnagel, Joris
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii, Iacobus F. genio duce ab ipso scalpta. Frankfurt, [1592]
- Paper
oblong 4to (240 x 330mm.), 4 parts in one volume, 4 engraved titles, 48 engraved plates, later calf gilt in period style, slipcase, many plates with skilful repairs (one plate torn across and repaired), plate 5 of part 2 with small repair to lower corner with small section replaced in facsimile
Provenance
Balthasar --, washed inscription at foot of title-page
Literature
Nissel BBI 1954; VD16 H4035
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 exquisite collection of engravings of insects, small animals, flowers, fruit and plants, each with verses and mottos in Latin (some Biblical), demonstrating close observation of the natural world and the wonder of God's creation. Joris Hoefnagel (1542-1600) was a Dutch artist who worked at the courts of Munich and Prague. This delightful work was well regarded in Holland and influenced the flowering of Dutch still life paintings in the seventeenth century.