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Hans Caspar Lang
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Hans Caspar Lang
- the von Heideck and von Hallwil arms, with the figure of saint ursula and a scene from her life
Pen and brown ink, the sections of glass indicated with red wash; horizontal crease;
inscribed in the saint's halo: S. VRSVLA.; and bears color notes in black ink and red wash;
various pen markings and touches of colored wash, verso
Provenance
D. Schindler (L.793);
with Paravicini, Basel;
with Paul Ganz, Basel, circa 1921
with Paravicini, Basel;
with Paul Ganz, Basel, circa 1921
Condition
Horizontal crease across centre, along which there is some discolouration. Minor thin areas in top corners. Various light stains, particularly top and bottom, some surface dirt. Ink and wash generally good and strong.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The design would appear to commemorate the 1609 marriage between Johann Jakob von Heideck and Ursula von Hallwil, hence the choice of saint depicted.