HENDRICK GOLTZIUS | NOX (B. 237; HOLL. 372; NEW HOLL. 300; S. 420; BIALLER 32C)
Property from the Collection of the Late Walter L. Strauss
HENDRICK GOLTZIUS
1558 - 1617
NOX (B. 237; HOLL. 372; NEW HOLL. 300; S. 420; BIALLER 32C)
Chiaroscuro woodcut printed in black, brown and ochre, circa 1588-90, a good impression of Bialler's variant c, though the line block printing slightly unevenly in places, on paper with a partially visible watermark (presumably Three Crowns) (cf. Briquet 5097), unframed
sheet: 345 by 262mm 13½ by 10¼in
Condition Report:
Trimmed slightly unevenly to the borderline, the sheet thinly backed with Japan and restored in several areas, a few repairs in the figure and elsewhere (mainly visible verso), a few small stains at upper left, adhesive residue (?) at lower right, 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."
View it on
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
Property from the Collection of the Late Walter L. Strauss
HENDRICK GOLTZIUS
1558 - 1617
NOX (B. 237; HOLL. 372; NEW HOLL. 300; S. 420; BIALLER 32C)
Chiaroscuro woodcut printed in black, brown and ochre, circa 1588-90, a good impression of Bialler's variant c, though the line block printing slightly unevenly in places, on paper with a partially visible watermark (presumably Three Crowns) (cf. Briquet 5097), unframed
sheet: 345 by 262mm 13½ by 10¼in
Condition Report:
Trimmed slightly unevenly to the borderline, the sheet thinly backed with Japan and restored in several areas, a few repairs in the figure and elsewhere (mainly visible verso), a few small stains at upper left, adhesive residue (?) at lower right, 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."
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
