- 237
Schaller, Georg
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Thierbuch, sehr künstliche und wol gerissene Figuren con allerley Thieren [edited by Sigmund Feyerabend]. Frankfurt: (Martin Lechler for Hieronymus Feyerabend), 1579
- Paper
small 4to (167 x 130mm.), title printed in red and black with woodcut of a lion, woodcut initials, woodcut illustrations by Jost Amman and Hans Bocksperger, later crushed morocco by Belz-Niedrée, gilt edges, a few manuscript captions in French
Provenance
Erhard Möring, hand-painted armorial on flyleaf; Ambroise Firmin Didot, bookplate; Henri Gallice, bookplate, his library purchased by; Marcel Jeanson, bookplate, sale, Sotheby’s Monaco, 28 February 1987, lot 22 ("edition originale très rare")
Literature
Nissen ZBI 430 (under Bocksperger); VD16 S2260 (listing one copy, in Wolfenbüttel)
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
A fine collection of woodcuts of various animals, both real and imaginary, with accompanying verses, first published in 1569. The second leaf contains a large woodcut armorial of Sigmund Feyerabend, together with an illustration of him sitting on a sleigh being pulled by three crayfish.