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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Penance of Saint John Chrysostom (B. 63; M., Holl. 54)
- Engraving and woodcut
- Sheet: 180 by 118mm; 7 1/8 by 4 5/8 in
- Sheet: 235 by 157mm; 9¼ by 6¼in
Engraving, circa 1496, a strong, later impression; and The Holy Family with Joachim and Anne Under a Tree (B. 96; M., Holl. 215), woodcut, 1511, a later impression, the vertical shading line in the tip of St Anne's kerchief no longer visible
Provenance
Ex coll. Holl. 54 Arthur Wildau (L. 2576b); Holl. 215 Langmaak, Hamburg (L. 2801a)
Condition
M. 54: Trimmed to the platemark, on the platemark in places above and at right, a repaired tear at upper left corner (measuring circa 30mm), another small repair at lower left corner, in the blank area at upper right and at left of the plant at extreme right, some pale foxmarks, other minor repairs, unframed.
M. 215: Trimmed to or on the borderline, squared for transfer in ink on recto, scattered foxmarks, unframed.
"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."