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Will, Johann Martin
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Ausführliche Relation über der 14ten Jänner 1771... in dem Wirthshaus zu Osterzell... vorgefallenen Rencontre... des... Bayrischen Hiesels, und 9. seiner Cameraden... [Augsburg, 1771]
- Paper
oblong 4to (sheet size 250 x 410mm.), engraved leaf of text and 5 engraved plates; bound with 2 other similar plates relating to Klostermayr, one by Lorenz Rugendas, one by Will, and one earlier print of Melchior Hedloff, a hunter and serial killer, dated 1654 (cut out and remargined), modern half calf
Provenance
C.F.G.R. Schwerdt, bookplate
Literature
Schwerdt II:297
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
The Bayrische Hiesel, or Bavarian Robin Hood, was Matthias Klostermayr, a poacher and outlaw who was captured and executed in 1771. He became a folk hero and many tales and songs were written about him, in particular by the Romantic novelist Ludwig Tieck.
The serial killer Melchior Hedloff, from Breslau, was executed in 1654 for rape and murder; he confessed to killing 251 people. This flyer was issued at the time to disseminate the news of his execution; he is portrayed carrying a gun and described as a "Wildschütz" (poacher).