LOT DETAILS

Materials:

Etching and engraving

Size Notes:

THE TEMPTATION OF ST. ANTHONY (HOLLSTEIN 10; NEW HOLLSTEIN (THE VAN DOETECUM FAMILY) 216)

Edition:

Enthused by popular reading such as Jacobus de Varagineâ??s Golden Legend, Bosch painted St. Anthony on at least fifteen occasions. Stories of the tortured saint, who was plagued by Satan in the wilderness, appealed to the Early Netherlandish artistâ??s wild imagination. Printed by Northern Europeâ??s premier publishing house, this vivid work includes twenty-two scenes of temptation, each inspired by Boschâ??s fantastical imagery.

Markings:

(The drying fold is inherent to production).

Condition:

Trimmed to the borderline, in generally good condition, with an inconspicuous, skilfully repaired diagonal tear (measuring approx. 17cm) extending from lower sheet edge (only visible upon close inspection), an unobtrusive repair at the lower left corner, the surface rubbed in places, all discreetly touched in with pen and ink, two tiny ink stains above the Saint's head, unframed. (The drying fold is inherent to production). "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."