The International Sale: Old Master Paintings, Drawings & Prints
by Lyon & Turnbull
Platinum House 45 lots with images
October 3, 2012
Live Auction33 Broughton Place
Edinburgh, EH1 3RR United Kingdom
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Viewing NotesSaturday September 29th 12-4pm Sunday September 30th 12-4pm Monday October 1st 10-5pm Tuesday October 2nd 10-5pm Morning of the sale from 9am
Sale NotesBuyers premium: 25% up to £25,000, 20% thereafter. Live internet bidding incurs an additional fee of 3%
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Lot 1: ALBRECHT DÜRER (GERMAN 1471-1528) THE SMALL PASSION, WOODCUTS 10cm x 12.5cm (plate size) (4in x 5in)
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Description: ALBRECHT DÜRER (GERMAN 1471-1528) THE SMALL PASSION, WOODCUTS Woodcuts completed c.1510, impressions taken from the original plates in Venice 1612 in small quarto format, Meder 125-161 edition 'd', Latin verses by Mauritio Moro facing each plate, not laid down but with left edge cut, 23 of the 36 prints represented here, condition generally good except for bad staining to title page 10cm x 12.5cm (plate size) (4in x 5in)
Condition Report: Title page badly stained in upper half. This has soaked through, affecting the first 6 plates. The edges are in generally good condition and the leaves appear to have been unbound from the original book carefully. Some have slight tears and creasing to the edges. The paper has yellowed somewhat with age. Please see images for condition of individual plates. Condition Disclaimer Under the Conditions of Sale applicable to the sale of the lot, buyers must satisfy themselves as to each and every aspect of the quality of the lot, including (without limitation) its authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, authenticity, age, suitability and origin. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis but the actual condition of the lot may not be as good as indicated by its outward appearance. In particular parts may have been replaced or renewed and lots may not be authentic or of satisfactory quality. Any statement in relation to the lot is merely an expression of opinion of the seller or Lyon & Turnbull and should not be relied upon as an inducement to bid on the lot. Lots are available for inspection prior to the sale and you are strongly advised to examine any lot in which you are interested prior to the sale. Our condition report has not been prepared by a professional conservator, restorer or engineer.
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Lot 2: REMBRANDT VAN RIJN (DUTCH 1606-1669) CHRIST DISPUTING WITH THE DOCTORS 13cm x 21.5cm (5in x 8.5in)
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Description: REMBRANDT VAN RIJN (DUTCH 1606-1669) CHRIST DISPUTING WITH THE DOCTORS Etching, 65, Bartsch 13cm x 21.5cm (5in x 8.5in)
Condition Report: Laid down at corners. Cut to margins. Slight area of foxing to bottom right corner. Slight riplling to both upper corners. Possible discolouration to centre of very top edge. Condition Disclaimer Under the Conditions of Sale applicable to the sale of the lot, buyers must satisfy themselves as to each and every aspect of the quality of the lot, including (without limitation) its authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, authenticity, age, suitability and origin. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis but the actual condition of the lot may not be as good as indicated by its outward appearance. In particular parts may have been replaced or renewed and lots may not be authentic or of satisfactory quality. Any statement in relation to the lot is merely an expression of opinion of the seller or Lyon & Turnbull and should not be relied upon as an inducement to bid on the lot. Lots are available for inspection prior to the sale and you are strongly advised to examine any lot in which you are interested prior to the sale. Our condition report has not been prepared by a professional conservator, restorer or engineer.
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Lot 3: JEAN BAPTISTE HUET (FRENCH 1745-1811) AN ALLEGORY OF FIDELITY 21.5cm x 18cm (8.5in x 7in) and a companion a pair 'An allegory of lov..
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Description: JEAN BAPTISTE HUET (FRENCH 1745-1811) AN ALLEGORY OF FIDELITY Signed and dated 1772, pen and ink 21.5cm x 18cm (8.5in x 7in) and a companion a pair 'An allegory of love' (2)
Condition Report: Buff coloured paper. Trimmed, laid down. Very minor light scattered foxing. 7.5/10 Condition Disclaimer Under the Conditions of Sale applicable to the sale of the lot, buyers must satisfy themselves as to each and every aspect of the quality of the lot, including (without limitation) its authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, authenticity, age, suitability and origin. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis but the actual condition of the lot may not be as good as indicated by its outward appearance. In particular parts may have been replaced or renewed and lots may not be authentic or of satisfactory quality. Any statement in relation to the lot is merely an expression of opinion of the seller or Lyon & Turnbull and should not be relied upon as an inducement to bid on the lot. Lots are available for inspection prior to the sale and you are strongly advised to examine any lot in which you are interested prior to the sale. Our condition report has not been prepared by a professional conservator, restorer or engineer.
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Lot 4: PIERRE LOUIS DE LA RIVE (SWISS 1753-1817) FIGURES AND ANIMALS IN A WOODED RIVER LANDSCAPE 55cm x 76cm (21.75in x 30in) and a compani...
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Description: PIERRE LOUIS DE LA RIVE (SWISS 1753-1817) FIGURES AND ANIMALS IN A WOODED RIVER LANDSCAPE Signed and dated 1803, pen and ink and sepia wash 55cm x 76cm (21.75in x 30in) and a companion a pair 'A rest by the way' (2)
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Lot 5: 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN SCHOOL A FIGURE GROUP, SALMON, BOOZ AND OBETH 26cm x 21cm (10.25in x 8.25in)
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Description: 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN SCHOOL A FIGURE GROUP, SALMON, BOOZ AND OBETH Pen and ink ,laid down, arched top, unframed 26cm x 21cm (10.25in x 8.25in)
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