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Hendrick Goltzius
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Hendrick Goltzius
- The Four Disgracers (Bartsch 258-261; Hollstein 306-309; Strauss 257-260)
- engraving
- Each plate diameter: circa 330mm; 13in
- Each sheet diameter: various sizes
The complete set of four engravings, 1588, after Cornelis van Haarlem, good impressions, S. 257 third (final) state, S. 258 only state, S. 259-260 first state (of three), S. 258-260 on paper with a Strasbourg Lily watermark (Briquet 7165, dated 1587)
Provenance
S. 258 ex coll. Charles M. Lea (L. 1662a); S. 259-260 ex coll. Würtemberg (L. 2606)
Condition
S. 257: plate diamter: 331mm; 13in; sheet: 336 by 333mm; 3¼ by 3 1/8in
S. 258: plate diameter: 331mm; 13in; sheet: 348 by 349mm; 13¾ in 13¾in
S. 259 plate diameter: 330mm; 13in; sheet; 438 by 342mm; 17¼ in by 13½in
S. 260: plate diameter: 332mm; sheet: 435 by 342mm; 17 1/8 by 13½in
S. 257 with narrow to thread margins, in good condition apart from a few paper fibres adhered to a letter in the lower margin, a tiny black spot of residue on a letter in the upper margin, a central vertical fold, framed.
S. 258 with wide margins, a small repair at centre of left edge (away from image), a few pale fox marks, remains of a pencil numbering at upper margin, a soft central horizontal fold (mainly visible verso), framed.
S. 259 trimmed on the platemark at centre left, with wide margins elsewhere, in good condition apart from slight surface dirt, very pale paper discoloration, occasional fox marks, two soft horizontal central folds (mainly visible verso), framed.
S. 260 with wide to small margins, in good condition apart from some surface dirt mainly at the right edge, very pale paper discoloration, a soft central horizontal fold (mainly visible verso), framed.
"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."