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Jean Duvet
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean Duvet
- The Unicorn Purifies the Water with his Horn (Eisler, Bersier 68)
- copper engraving
- plate: 226 by 402mm 8 7/8 by 15 7/8 in
- sheet: 235 by 409mm 9 1/4 by 16 1/8 in
The very rare engraving, printed in grey-black, circa 1545-60, from The Unicorn Series, a very good, silvery impression of the second (final) state, printing with clarity, on paper with a Grapes watermark
Condition
With narrow margins, in good condition, thinned areas at the tips of the upper left and right sheet corners, skilfully backed with Japan, 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."
Catalogue Note
Duvet signed his print emblematically with the bird plucking its down (duvet)at lower right.