Lot 17
  • 17

Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • The Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand (B. 117; M., Holl. 218)
  • Woodcut
  • Sheet: 390 by 281mm; 15 3/8 by 11in
Woodcut, 1497, a very good Meder b impression

Condition

Trimmed to or on the borderline, trimmed circa 4-5mm within the image at right, a pen and ink borderline at right, small repaired tears along the edges of the sheet, other minor nicks and pin holes mainly along the edges of the sheet, a small tear in the king's sleeve (circa 10mm), a central horizontal fold, paper discoloration, occasional little stains and 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."