Lot 233
  • 233

Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • the virgin and child seated by the wall (b. 40; m., holl. 36)
  • 148 by 100mm; 5 3/4 by 4in
Engraving, 1514, a very good impression, possibly Meder b, with narrow margins, thread margins in places below and at right, a flattened horizontal fold mainly visible verso, platemark with touches of pen and ink in places, otherwise in good condition

Provenance

With an unidentified collector's mark verso (not in Lugt)

Condition

As catalogued
"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."