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After Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- After Pieter Bruegel the Elder
- The Seven Deadly Sins (Bastelaer, Hollstein 125-131; Lebeer 18-24; New Hollstein 21-27)
- Engravings
- Each sheet: circa 226 by 293mm; 8 7/8 by 11½in
Engravings by Pieter van der Heyden, the complete set of seven, 1558, very good, early impressions, B. 128, 130 first state (of two), the others only states, on paper with a Double-Headed Eagle watermark (cf. Briquet 252, dated 1558-61)
Condition
Trimmed on or just within the borderline (just outside in a few places), the blank area with text below made up in pen and ink, the image in generally good condition apart from occasional pale foxmarks, minor pale stains, B. 126 with a vertical central fold, each unframed.
"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."