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Martin Schongauer
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Martin Schongauer
- The Nativity (B. 4; L., Holl. 5)
- ENGRAVING
- sheet: 262 by 168mm 10 1/4 by 6 5/8 in
Engraving, circa 1471-73, a very good, clear impression of this rare and important subject
Condition
Trimmed to the borderline or just within in places, laid to mounting card, a horizontal repaired tear extending from the right sheet edge approx. 7.5 cm into the subject, with a small associated loss at the right sheet edge, touched-in with pen and ink, a few further, shorter tears in the area and one at the upper sheet edge as well as a few tiny perforations in the paper visible when held up to the light, a few nicks at the sheet edges, other lesser defects, 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."