Lot 239
  • 239

Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • st jerome in his study (b. 60; m., holl. 59)
  • 248 by 190mm; 9 3/4 by 7 1/2 in
Engraving, 1514, a very good impression, possibly Meder b, with thread margins above and at right, trimmed just within platemark elsewhere (well outside borderline), a skillfully repaired tear in wall at extreme left, white surface residue on lion's body, minor thin spots associated with a very small paper loss at tip of upper right corner, touches of pen and black ink along extreme edges of sheet in places, otherwise in good condition

Provenance

With an unidentified collector's mark verso (not in Lugt), and an unidentified blindstamp recto

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."