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Lot 33
  • 33

Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • Apollo and Diana (B. 68; M., Holl. 64)
  • Engraving
  • Sheet: 114 by 71mm; 4½ by 2 7/8 in
Engraving, circa 1502, a later impression

Condition

With thread margins above and in places at right, trimmed on the platemark elsewhere, lower right corner made up in pen and ink, a short horizontal tear at centre of left edge (circa 3mm), two small spots of pale brown glue stains below Diana's hand, missing the extreme tip of upper right corner (corner reinforced with a sheet of laid paper), other minor defects, 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."