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Master IAM of Zwolle
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Master IAM of Zwolle
- The Calvary (B., L. Holl. 5)
- group of 6 prints
- largest sheet (Hopfer): 344 by 232mm 13 1/2 by 9in
Engraving, circa 1470-95, a fragment of the larger composition, a very good, clear impression; with The Large Choir-Stalls with Christ blessing the Virgin: the central plate by Daniel Hopfer (cf. B. 19, Holl. 26), engraving, circa 1505-36, a good impression of the second (final) state; and The First, and The Second Wise Virgin; The Second, and The Fourth Foolish Virgin, circa 1480-90, by The Monogrammist AG (after Martin Schongauer), engravings (B. VI 352.18/19/24/26)
Provenance
Zwolle: ex coll. W. Koller, with his ink inscription verso (cf, L. 1583); Ed Schultze (L. 906); Jacques Odry (L. 3486); Cicognara (not in Lugt); Böhm (not in Lugt); Hopfer: an unidentified collector's mark Initials D.H.H.(F. ?)
Condition
Master IAM of Zwolle; trimmed to the edges of fragment, backed, a few tears, two visible recto, a few perforations visible when held up to the light, a small loss at the upper sheet corners, unframed.
Daniel Hopfer: with wide margins on three sides, a narrow margin, in good condition apart from a small loss at the upper right tip of sheet, some surface dirt, some paper thinning associated with the removal of previous hinging, a diagonal crease in the upper and lower right sheet corners, the artist's name written in pencil in the upper margin, unframed.
The Monogrammist AG; all four prints laid down on card, trimmed to the borderlines, in good condition apart from B. 252.19 with a small loss in the blank area upper right, all with some fox marks and discoloration, unframed.
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"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."