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Albrecht Dürer 1471-1528
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- Adam and Eve (B. 1; M., Holl. 1)
- 246 by 192mm; 9 3/4 by 7 5/8 in
Engraving, 1504, Meder IIIa, a fine, luminous impression, on paper with a Bull's Head watermark, trimmed to the borderline, circa 55mm repaired tear in left edge, across Adam's knee, other unobtrusive repairs in edges, otherwise in good condition
Provenance
Ex coll. E. F. Oppermann (L. 887), this impression mentioned by Lugt
Condition
Small repaired tears in lower and upper edges
"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."