- 671
Johannes Sluyter
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Johannes Sluyter
- The City of Amsterdam
- Five etchings including two plates from Les Fantaisies (L. 1374, 1380) and three plates from Les Caprices (L. 436, 452, 464)
- sheet: 117cm. by 64cm.; 46in. by 33in.
Engraving depicting a coat-of-arms of prominent citizens of Amsterdam, inscribed with the motto 'CONSERVAT UTRAMAQUE ', late 18th century, published by Johannes Slutyters, framed
Condition
With wide margins, in good condition apart from some pale foxing in the margins, slight surface soiling at sheet edges, a central horiziontal fold, other minor defects, unexamined out of the frame, 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
The motto translates to ‘He maintains/keeps safe/preserves on both sides/directions’.