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ALBRECHT DÜRER | Hercules Conquering the Molionide Twins (B. 127; M., Holl. 238)
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- Hercules Conquering the Molionide Twins (B. 127; M., Holl. 238)
- image: 390 by 285mm 15 1/4 by 11in
- sheet: 415 by 301mm 16 1/4 by 11 3/4 in
Woodcut, circa 1496, a good Meder IIb impression, though printing unevenly in places, on paper with a Flower in a Circle watermark, framed
Condition
With small margins, unevenly trimmed along the lower edge, in good condition, with pen and ink enhancements in places along the borderline, a short horizontal skilfully repaired tear at the right sheet edge extending 5mm into subject, framed. (Two printer's creases at the upper left sheet corner and a small printing defect on Hercules' nose are 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."
"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."