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Martin Schongauer
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Martin Schongauer
- The Flight into Egypt (Bartsch, Lehrs, Hollstein 7)
- Engraving
- sheet: 253 by 168mm 10 by 6 3/4 in
Engraving, 1470-1474, a very good, clear impression of this rare subject
Provenance
Ex coll. Eduard Friedrich Weber (L. 913); Staedelsches Kunstinstitut (cf. L. 2357); Jacques Odry (L. 3486)
Condition
Trimmed slightly unevenly on, just within the borderline or to the subject, fractionally within the subject at right, in good condition apart from an unobtrusive backed tear (approx. 5 cm) at the upper left sheet corner, not affecting the printed area, a small perforation at the upper left sheet edge, a few unobtrusive brown spots noticeable mainly in the Canarian dragon tree, a soft diagonal crease in the sky, some minor soiling towards the sheet corners, paper thinning at the upper right sheet corner, a horizontal central fold, unframed.
"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."