L12161

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Lot 2
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Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • The Last Supper (B. 5; M., Holl. 114)
  • woodcut
  • Sheet: 391 by 290mm; 15 3/8 by 11 3/8 in
Woodcut from The Large Passion, 1510, a good impression from the Latin text edition of 1511, on paper with a Flower with Triangle watermark (M. 127)

Provenance

Ex coll. an unidentified collector's mark (not in Lugt) recto

Condition

Trimmed just outside or to the borderline, within (circa 4-5mm) above and in places at right, lower right corner reinforced with another sheet of laid paper, tip of upper corners made up, remains of an old number at lower right corner recto, and remains of a small inscription in ink on sleeve of figure at left of Christ, 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."