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Andrea Mantegna
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Andrea Mantegna
- The Battle of the Sea Gods: Left Half (B. 18; H. 5; M. 79; L./O./S. 75)
- Engraving
- Sheet: circa 274 by 396mm; 10¾ by 15 5/8 in
Engraving with drypoint, circa 1485-88, a good impression of this rare and important subject, printing with delicate plate tone, on paper with a Basilisk watermark (cf. Martineau App. II, no. 1)
Literature
Ed., J. Martineau, Andrea Mantegna (Royal Academy of Arts, London, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1992)
Condition
Trimmed unevenly within the subject, several repairs, backed with a thin sheet of japan paper, window-mounted onto a support sheet, recommend viewing before bidding, 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."
Catalogue Note
According to David Landau, the best impressions are on paper with Basilisk watermarks. Only five impressions of The Battle of the Sea Gods are recorded in Martineau with this watermark.