Buchinger, Matthias | "Written by Matthew Buchinger"
Buchinger, Matthias
Fine autograph calligraphy exemplar signed ("Matthew Buchinger")
One page (152 x 184 mm) on a half-leaf of paper, Edinburgh, 30 April 1723, variously demonstrating frontward, backward, upside-down, and mirror writing; light surface soiling, fold creases and closed separations. Mounted on a slip of paper cut from a manuscript (presumably a fair copy) headed "The Cook's Oracle by Dr. [William] Kitchiner."
In addition to his various performing arts, Buchinger earned his living by selling specimens of his calligraphy, some fantastically elaborate, but others of a more-or-less set formula. In the present example, beneath a dated "ABC" headline, the "Little Man of Nuremberg" has written, "This was Written by Matthew Buchinger born Without Hands or Feet 1674 in Germany."
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Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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Buchinger, Matthias
Fine autograph calligraphy exemplar signed ("Matthew Buchinger")
One page (152 x 184 mm) on a half-leaf of paper, Edinburgh, 30 April 1723, variously demonstrating frontward, backward, upside-down, and mirror writing; light surface soiling, fold creases and closed separations. Mounted on a slip of paper cut from a manuscript (presumably a fair copy) headed "The Cook's Oracle by Dr. [William] Kitchiner."
In addition to his various performing arts, Buchinger earned his living by selling specimens of his calligraphy, some fantastically elaborate, but others of a more-or-less set formula. In the present example, beneath a dated "ABC" headline, the "Little Man of Nuremberg" has written, "This was Written by Matthew Buchinger born Without Hands or Feet 1674 in Germany."
Condition Report:
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.