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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
4,500 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- THE ADORATION OF THE MAGI (B. 87; M., HOLL. 199)
Woodcut, 1503, a good impression from The Life of the Virgin, from the Latin edition of 1511, trimmed to borderline, repairs at corners and along upper edges of sheet, touches of pen and ink, a pale brown stain on angel's leg, other minor defects; together with The Nativity; The Flight into Egypt; and the Glorification of the Virgin (B. 85, 89, 95; M., Holl. 197, 201, 207), woodcuts, circa 1503-1504, three plates from The Life of the Virgin, after the edition of 1511, M. 197 and 207 on paper with Single Bend in Shield and the Arms of Würtembergs watermarks (M. 188) respectively, M. 197 with margins, M. 201 trimmed just within borderline, M. 207 trimmed a few mm outside the borderline
Provenance
M. 197 ex coll. Dr. C.D. Ginsburg (L. 1145)
Condition
M. 199 Recommend viewing before bidding
M. 201 Lower left corner made up in pen and ink, central horizontal fold reinforced mainly visible verso, other small repairs
M. 197 A soft central horizontal fold with a diagonal fold across upper right corner of sheet, a shor diagonal crease at right corner a fox mark above Virgin Shoulder, other very occasional fox marks, otherwise in good condition
M. 207 A central horizontal fold, two horizontal small tears (20 and 15mm), other minor defects at corners
"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."