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AFTER PIETER BRUEGEL THE ELDER | The Dirty Bride or the Wedding of Mopsus and Nisa (Bastelaer, Hollstein 216; New Hollstein 45)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- After Pieter Bruegel the Elder
- The Dirty Bride or the Wedding of Mopsus and Nisa (Bastelaer, Hollstein 216; New Hollstein 45)
- sheet: 213 by 291mm 8 3/8 by 11 1/2 in
Engraving, 1570, a superb impression of New Hollstein's first state (of four), printing with a rich veil of tone and many vertical wiping marks, unframed
Provenance
Ex collection P. de Ramaix (Lugt 4099)
Condition
Trimmed just within the plate mark on three sides and approx. 10mm into the text panel below, otherwise in good condition, occasional small areas of thinning, a few pin holes (mainly at left), Japan paper and tape remains associated with previous hinging at sheet edges verso, 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."