Lot 3
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Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • The Little Courier (B. 80; M., Holl. 79)
  • Engraving on paper
  • Sheet: 108 by 76mm; 4¼ by 3in
Engraving, circa 1496, a good Meder a impression, printing with great contrasts and clarity

Condition

Trimmed to the borderline, a small repaired area at upper corners, a very faint vertical and horizontal central line (possibly a flattened crease?), two small brown spots in the sky, a band of thin area along upper edge of sheet verso, 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."