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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
40,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- Melencolia I (B. 74; M., Holl. 75)
- engraving on paper
- Sheet: 237 by 185mm; 9¼ by 7¼in
Engraving, 1514, a very fine, clear impression, printing with depth and great contrasts, with the horizontal scratch above the nails and through the sphere
Provenance
Ex coll. Louis Galichon (L. 1060); Marsden Jasael Perry (L. 1880); Ambroise Firmin-Didot (L. 119); Conte Giuseppe Archinto (L. 547)
Condition
Trimmed to or just outside the borderline, trimmed on the borderline in places with occasional pen and ink enhancement, a very tiny false margin all around, in good condition apart from two minute ink spots at upper left, an unobtrusive central horizontal fold 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."
"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."