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Buchinger, Matthias
Autograph calligraphy exemplar signed ("Matthew Buchinger")
One page (95 x 136 mm) on a slip cut from a leaf of paper, Minehead, 6 November 1735, variously demonstrating frontward, backward, upside-down, and mirror writing ("This was written by Matthew Buchinger born Without Hands or Feet 1674 in Germany"); surface soiling, fold separations with loss to the manuscript, corners clipped. Mounted on a slip of a mounting leaf cut out of a scrapbook, with fragments of humorous newspaper clippings on verso.
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.
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Buchinger, Matthias
Autograph calligraphy exemplar signed ("Matthew Buchinger")
One page (95 x 136 mm) on a slip cut from a leaf of paper, Minehead, 6 November 1735, variously demonstrating frontward, backward, upside-down, and mirror writing ("This was written by Matthew Buchinger born Without Hands or Feet 1674 in Germany"); surface soiling, fold separations with loss to the manuscript, corners clipped. Mounted on a slip of a mounting leaf cut out of a scrapbook, with fragments of humorous newspaper clippings on verso.
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.