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Lucas Cranach the elder
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Lucas, the elder Cranach
- The Penance of Saint John Chrysostom (Bartsch, Hollstein 1)
- engraving
- sheet: 252 by 200mm 10 by 7 7/8 in
Engraving, 1509, a fine and rich impression, printing with great clarity, on paper with a Bull's Head watermark (cf. Meder 62)
Provenance
Two unidentified collector's marks Initials MC (L. 1861); and Initials GJL (not in L.)
Condition
Trimmed to or fractionally into the subject at top and bottom, on the plate mark or to the subject at left and right, slightly unevenly all round, in good condition apart from made up areas at the sheet corners (the longest measuring approx. 4.5cm at the lower right sheet corner), with associated additions in pen and ink at the bottom, a few creases throughout the sheet with tiny splits in places, some scattered fox marks, some areas of paper thinning visible when held up to the light, other lesser defects, unframed (the usual horizontal fold).
"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."