Lot 4
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Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • The Dream of the Doctor (B. 76; M., Holl. 70)
  • Engraving on paper
  • Sheet: 187 by 119mm; 7 3/8 by 4¾in
Engraving, 1497, a fine, rich Meder a impression, printing with strong contrasts and clarity, giving the scene a good sense of depth

Provenance

Sotheby's London, 17 November 1977, Lot 71 (£3,200)

Condition

Trimmed to or on the borderline, in good condition apart from an ink stain in the drapery to the right of the woman's left thigh, a miniscule ink spot on the chest of the woman, a small repaired area on the stove at upper left corner, a small skinned area beneath the woman's foot, a minute tear (approximately 1mm) at right edge of sheet, another small vertical tear at centre of upper edge of sheet (circa 4mm), a central horizontal fold (mainly visible 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."