L12161

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Lot 7
  • 7

Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • The Virgin and Child with a Pear (B. 41; M., Holl. 33)
  • engraving
  • Sheet: 159 by 108mm; 6¼ by 4¼in
Engraving, 1511, a fine, clear Meder a impression, on paper with an Anchor in Circle watermark (M. 171)

Condition

Trimmed just outside the borderline, trimmed on or just within in places, repairs at corners, with touches of pen and ink at upper and lower left corners, pale fox marks on the lower drapery, a very pale white spot of residue (?) at right of the child's face, framed.
"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."