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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Virgin and Child with the Pear (B. 41; M., Holl. 33)
- Engraving
- Sheet: 159 by 108mm; 6¼ by 4¼in
Engraving, 1511, a fine, clear Meder a impression
Provenance
Ex coll. Duke of Buccleuch (L. 402); another unidentified collector's mark (L. 1493b); with Colnaghi's, London, 1976.
Condition
Unevenly trimmed just outside the borderline, trimmed on or just within in places, in good condition apart from a very pale fox mark at upper left in the cloud, at left of Madonna, and on her lap, framed.
"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."