Lot 7A
  • 7A

After Pieter Bruegel the Elder 1525-1569

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • After Pieter Bruegel the Elder
  • The Ass at School (Bast., Holl. 142; L. 17; O. 41; New Holl. 32)
  • 238 by 300mm; 9 3/8 by 7/8 in
  • 227 by 295mm; 8 15/16 by 11 5/8 in
Engraving by P. van der Heyden, 1557, a very good impression of the only state, cut 3mm into image at right, trimmed on or within platemark elsewhere, small repairs at lower corners, small tear at upper right, otherwise in good condition; and ' Nemo Non', Every Man Looks for his Own Profit (Holl. 152; New Holl. 35), engraving probably by P. van der Heyden, circa 1558, a fine impression of the first state (of two), with the address of Cock, on paper with a Gothic P watermark, trimmed on or fractionally within the borderline, printer's crease between the two figures at left, small tear above the address of the publisher at lower right, remains of previous mount attached at corners verso, some slight foxing and light paper discoloration

Condition

Holl. 142 a small brown stain at upper right corner, otherwise as described Holl. 152 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.
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