Decorative Art and Design

June 14, 2010

LOT 134

Lot 134

Gerrit van der Giessen (1692-1750)

Gerrit van der Giessen (1692-1750)
Lot 134 Details
Gerrit van der Giessen (1692-1750), Dutch

FOUR RESIDENCES IN THE HAGUE INCLUDING: WEES-HUIS; HET HOFJE VAN DEN HEER VAN HOGELANDE; HET HOFJE VAN VAN DAM; HOFJE VAN JUFFR. CORN. VAN WOUW...

Four hand-coloured engravings with letters, three engraved by R. Biotet, one by J.C. Philips, each with fold
Each plate approximately 11" x 13.5" — 27.9 x 34.3 cm.

Estimate $1,200-$1,600

Realised: $1,140
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Gerrit van der Giessen (1692-1750)
  • Gerrit van der Giessen (1692-1750)
  • Gerrit van der Giessen (1692-1750)
  • Gerrit van der Giessen (1692-1750)

CONDITION DETAILS

Framed 19 7/8 x 22 3/4 x 3/4” not examined out of frames. Wees-Huis has a tear and restoration to the top of the fold with burn mark in margin above the fold Van den Heer: the fold is cracking and slightly out of alignment at the fold else all have good, fresh colour and minorfoxing or age discolouration to the sheets and margins

LOT 134
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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