- 175
Pieter Jansz.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pieter Jansz.
- Two illustration drawings: Philosophers discussing the length of life; Socrates being handed the cup of hemlock
- Both pen and brown ink and grey wash, indented and blackened on the reverse for transfer
Condition
Both lightly foxed but otherwise in generally good condition.
"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
These drawings were made as the designs for illustrations to a new edition of Johan van Beverwyck's popular medical handbook, Schat der Gesondheyt, published by Jan Jacobsz. Schipper in Amsterdam in 1656 as part of the author's collected works. (The book had first appeared, with different illustrations, in 1636.) The prints, in reverse, after these drawings appear on pages 10 and 63 respectively. For further information on this project, see T. Folmer-von Oven, 'Illustraties van Pieter Jansz. voor Johan van Beverwycks Schat der Gesondheydt, 1656,' in Delineavit et Sculpsit, 16, 1996, pp. 8-15.