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HENDRICK GOLTZIUS | The Roman Heroes; and The Standard-Bearer, Facing Left (Bartsch, Hollstein 96-98, 100-102, 217; Strauss 231-233, 235-237, 161)
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1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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描述
- Hendrick Goltzius
- The Roman Heroes; and The Standard-Bearer, Facing Left (Bartsch, Hollstein 96-98, 100-102, 217; Strauss 231-233, 235-237, 161)
- Signed, in monogram HG. fecit
- Engraving on heavy wove paper, laid down, with Crowned Coat of Arms with Fleur-de-Lis watermark
- Standard Bearer sheet: 241 by 121mm 9 1/2 by 4 3/4 in
- Roman Heroes sheets: approx. 378 by 240mm 14 7/8 by 9 1/2 in
Six engravings, 1586, from the set of ten, good, clear impressions of the second (final) states, each framed; with engraving, circa 1582, a fine, black impression of the only state, on paper with a small Fleur de Lys (?) watermark
來源
Ex coll. B. 217: Prentenkabinet der Rijks-Universiteit (Leiden) (L. 1665 and L. 700b); Rijks Prentenkabinet, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (L. 240) (superimposed on the latter the Initials 'Gee' in pen and ink (not in Lugt) B. 96-98, 100-102: with St. Luke's Gallery, Washington DC, 2004
Condition
All the prints trimmed on the platemark or just outside the borderline, in generally good condition, the prints from the set backed with laid paper (giving the impression that they are printed on thick laid paper), a few plates with old tape adhered to the backing sheet protruding beyond the lower edge of the print recto, a couple of plates with rippling and staining verso, framed. Imperfections to individual sheets include: Prints from the Set: B. 100: with some surface losses on and above the figure's helmet, and to the inscription which appears to have been scratched out, further tiny spots of surface losses in the sky upper right B. 102: a pen and ink inscription along the lower edge of the print and on the backing paper verso B. 96: the backing paper beginning to split apart from the print at the upper left reverse sheet corner B. 217: B. 217: one or two small stains in the area of the inscription lower right, some paper thinning due to surface skinning verso
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"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."