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After Pieter Bruegel the Elder 1525-1569
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- After Pieter Bruegel the Elder
- The Wedding of Mopsus and Nisa (Bastelaer, Hollstein 216; Lebeer 80; Orenstein 112; New Hollstein 45)
Engraving by P. van der Heyden, 1570, a very good impression of the first state (of four), on paper with a High Crown watermark, cut 3mm within the borderline below (not affecting the image), trimmed to the borderline elsewhere, tips of corners made up, thin spots and other minor defects; with The Pilgrimage of the Epileptics to the Church at Molenbeeck (Holl. 223, 224; New Holl. A61-A62), engravings by H. Hondius, 1642, two plates from the set of three (lacking Holl. 222), second state (of two), Holl. 224 on paper with a Crown watermark, with margins, Holl. 224 old creases (mainly visible verso), Holl. 223 with slight crease across upper part of image, small nicks and paper losses in the margins, otherwise in good condition
Provenance
Holl. 216 unidentified collector's mark verso
Condition
As described
"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."