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After Pieter Brueghel the Elder
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- After Pieter Brueghel the Elder
- Prudence (Bastelaer 136; Lebeer 35; New Hollstein 17)
- engraving
- plate: 226 by 297mm 8 7/8 by 11 3/4 in
- sheet: 233 by 307mm 9 1/4 by 12 1/8 in
Engraving by Philips Galle, circa 1559-60, from The Seven Virtues, the first state (of two), on paper with a Gothic P watermark
Condition
With narrow margins, in good condition apart from pale brown stains verso (showing through to the recto at sheet edges), a few printer's creases, a minute tear at lower right margin (not affecting the image), 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."