- 121
Hulsen, Esias van.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Repraesentatio der furstlichen Aufzug und Ritterspil. [Stuttgart, 1616], engraved title-page, 3 engraved section-titles (2 with replacement engraved text pasted over original images), 77 engraved plates on 76 sheets, many by Matthaeus Merian, lacking letterpress dedication leaf and final plate (both supplied in facsimile), some tears (repaired), one plate torn with some loss of image (supplied in manuscript), light spotting to some plates, a few plates shaved
- Paper
Assum, Johann Augustin. Warhaffte relation... uber dess Durchleuchtigen Hochgebornen Fürsten und Herren Herren Johann Friderichen Hertzogen zu Würtemberg und Teck. [Stuttgart]: Johan Weyrich Rösslin; [Tübingen]: Johann Alexander Cellius, 1616, title-page printed in red and black, final 3 leaves creased and with marginal worming, some paper repairs
2 works in one volume, oblong folio (278 x 344mm.), seventeenth-century blind-tooled pigskin, housed in custom-made cloth box, binding slightly wormed and lacking green silk ties
2 works in one volume, oblong folio (278 x 344mm.), seventeenth-century blind-tooled pigskin, housed in custom-made cloth box, binding slightly wormed and lacking green silk ties
Literature
Watanabe-O'Kelly 358 (Assum) & 359 (Hulsen); VD17 23:251746S & 23:251751L
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."
Catalogue Note
A pair of works celebrating the christening of Friedrich, second son of Johann Friedrich, Duke of Württemberg and Barbara Sophia, Margravine of Brandenburg (for whom see also lot 120).