Lot 9
  • 9

Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • Nemesis (B. 77; M., HOLL. 72)
  • Engraving on paper
  • Sheet: 335 by 232mm; 13¼ by 9 1/8 in
Engraving, circa 1501-1502, a fine and clear Meder II a impression, with strong contrasts, on paper with a High Crown watermark (M. 20)

Condition

Trimmed on or just within the platemark, repaired areas along upper edge of sheet, other small repairs mainly along edges of sheet, a few at left edge with touches of pen and ink, a small repaired area in blank space under upper drapery, a very short tear (approximately 5mm) at right edge of sheet, a central horizontal fold (mainly visible verso), occasional fox marks, 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."