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Albrecht Dürer 1471-1528
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- the landscape with the cannon (b. 99; m., holl. 96)
- 218 by 322mm; 8 3/4 by 11 3/4 in
Etching on iron, 1518, a strong Meder e impression, on paper with the Arms of Schrobenhausen watermark (Meder 195), with thread margin below, trimmed between platemark and borderline elsewhere, minor defects at edges of sheet, central vertical fold only visible verso, in generally good condition
Condition
Minor defects at edges of sheet consist of small tears and minute paper losses. Very slight paper discoloration
"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
The watercolour of the Three Turks at the British Museum (London) together with a silverpoint landscape at Boijmans van Beuningen (Rotterdam) served as model for Dürer largest etching.