HENDRICK GOLTZIUS | THE NINE MUSES (B. 146-154; HOLL. 148-156; S. 299-307; NEW HOLL. 129-137)
Property from the Collection of the Late Walter L. Strauss
HENDRICK GOLTZIUS
1558 - 1617
THE NINE MUSES (B. 146-154; HOLL. 148-156; S. 299-307; NEW HOLL. 129-137)
The complete set, comprising nine engravings, 1592, good impressions of Strauss's fourth state (of five), on paper with Grapes watermarks or the Angoumois countermark, unframed
each plate: approx. 251 by 167mm 9⅞ by 6⅝in
each sheet: approx. 386 by 244mm 15¼ by 9½in
Condition Report:
Mostly with wide margins (trimmed slightly unevenly at left), 'Terpischore' and 'Euterpe' with small margins, in good condition, the plates with vertical printer's creases in the centre, some broken slightly and thinned, with occasional small areas of thinning and minute perforations in the margins, occasional pale mottled fox marks, occasional minor creases, a few plates with a pale fibrous residue in places, unframed.
'Euterpe' with a small area of tone (wash?) at upper left, probably inherent to the printing.
"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."
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Property from the Collection of the Late Walter L. Strauss
HENDRICK GOLTZIUS
1558 - 1617
THE NINE MUSES (B. 146-154; HOLL. 148-156; S. 299-307; NEW HOLL. 129-137)
The complete set, comprising nine engravings, 1592, good impressions of Strauss's fourth state (of five), on paper with Grapes watermarks or the Angoumois countermark, unframed
each plate: approx. 251 by 167mm 9⅞ by 6⅝in
each sheet: approx. 386 by 244mm 15¼ by 9½in
Condition Report:
Mostly with wide margins (trimmed slightly unevenly at left), 'Terpischore' and 'Euterpe' with small margins, in good condition, the plates with vertical printer's creases in the centre, some broken slightly and thinned, with occasional small areas of thinning and minute perforations in the margins, occasional pale mottled fox marks, occasional minor creases, a few plates with a pale fibrous residue in places, unframed.
'Euterpe' with a small area of tone (wash?) at upper left, probably inherent to the printing.
"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."
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