HEINRICH ALDEGREVER | FIVE WORKS: LOT WELCOMES THE ANGELS (BARTSCH, NEW HOLLSTEIN 14)
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF JHR. IR. G.C. (GIJS) SIX VAN WIMMENUM (1892-1975)
HEINRICH ALDEGREVER
1502 - 1565
FIVE WORKS: LOT WELCOMES THE ANGELS (BARTSCH, NEW HOLLSTEIN 14)
Engraving, 1555, from The Story of Lot; with Absalom Inviting David and his Brothers (B., New Holl. 26), engraving, 1540, from The Story of Amnon and Tamar; with Samson and Delilah (B., New Holl. 35), engraving, 1528; with Pyramus and Thisbe (B., New Holl. 101), engraving, circa 1529; and Winged Putto with a Vase Seated on a Goat (B., New Holl. 209), 1525-61, engraving printed on silk
B. 209 (smallest sheet): 52 by 38mm 2⅛ by 1½in
B. 26 (largest sheet): 125 by 77mm 4¾ by 3⅛in
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Condition Report:
The prints are in generally good condition, B. 26 and B. 209 with occasional small stains, backed by support sheets, the lower left corners of B. 14 and B. 26 made up and touched-in with pen and ink in places, B. 101 with a small tear and associated skinning at top (visible verso), other minor defects, unframed.
(The prints are mounted on two separate sheets of laid paper).
"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."
Provenance:
The collection of Prof. Jhr. Dr. Jan Six van Hillegom en Wimmenum (1857 - 1926);
Jhr. ir. G.C. (Gijs) Six van Wimmenum (1892 – 1975);
Thence by descent
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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF JHR. IR. G.C. (GIJS) SIX VAN WIMMENUM (1892-1975)
HEINRICH ALDEGREVER
1502 - 1565
FIVE WORKS: LOT WELCOMES THE ANGELS (BARTSCH, NEW HOLLSTEIN 14)
Engraving, 1555, from The Story of Lot; with Absalom Inviting David and his Brothers (B., New Holl. 26), engraving, 1540, from The Story of Amnon and Tamar; with Samson and Delilah (B., New Holl. 35), engraving, 1528; with Pyramus and Thisbe (B., New Holl. 101), engraving, circa 1529; and Winged Putto with a Vase Seated on a Goat (B., New Holl. 209), 1525-61, engraving printed on silk
B. 209 (smallest sheet): 52 by 38mm 2⅛ by 1½in
B. 26 (largest sheet): 125 by 77mm 4¾ by 3⅛in
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Condition Report:
The prints are in generally good condition, B. 26 and B. 209 with occasional small stains, backed by support sheets, the lower left corners of B. 14 and B. 26 made up and touched-in with pen and ink in places, B. 101 with a small tear and associated skinning at top (visible verso), other minor defects, unframed.
(The prints are mounted on two separate sheets of laid paper).
"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."
Provenance:
The collection of Prof. Jhr. Dr. Jan Six van Hillegom en Wimmenum (1857 - 1926);
Jhr. ir. G.C. (Gijs) Six van Wimmenum (1892 – 1975);
Thence by descent
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