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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- Joachim and the Angel (B. 78; M., Holl. 190)
- Woodcut
- sheet: 298 by 209mm 11 3/4 by 8 1/4 in
Woodcut, circa 1504, from The Life of the Virgin, a good impression from the Latin text edition of 1511, on paper with the Flower and Triangle watermark
Condition
Trimmed to the borderline, a repaired tear in Joachim's robe, another small repair? in the blank area towards the upper right sheet edge, a small area of thin paper adhered to left sheet edge, other thin areas mostly to the left of text and occasionally through text (only visible verso), with remains of previous support along the edges of sheet only visible verso, other minor defects, 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."