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Lot 57
  • 57

Giuseppe Scolari

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Giuseppe Scolari
  • Saint George and the Dragon (Davis 43; Dreyer 42; Landau p. 61)
  • Woodcut
  • Image: 527 by 367mm; 20¾ by 14 3/8 in
  • Sheet: 536 by 375mm; 21 1/8 by 14¾in
Woodcut after Giovanni Antonio da Pordenone, circa 1600, third (final) state, on paper with a Circles watermark

Condition

With narrow margins, in good condition apart from a central horizontal fold, two areas of small repairs int he horse's tail and upper right corner in the cliff, short repaired tears at extreme upper and right edges, light touches of pen and ink in the shading of the sky at upper centre and edge of the upper cliff, 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."