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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- Saint Jerome in His Study (B. 60; M., Holl. 59)
- engraving on paper
- Sheet: 245 by 187mm; 9 5/8 by 7 3/8 in
Engraving, 1514, a very good Meder a impression with contrasts, the dark vertical band visible, on paper without watermark as is consistent with the earliest and finest impressions
Condition
Trimmed between the platemark and borderline retaining a fillet of blank paper outside the engraved border in places, trimmed to the borderline below, in good condition apart from pale water-staining visible verso, 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Saint Jerome in his Study is an original and evocative depiction of the saint, representing harmony between a life of spiritual contemplation and a life of secular interest. Dürer's ability to create the atmosphere of a warm, sunlit interior and such a detailed composition show how masterfully he handled the engraving medium.