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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Virgin and Child with the Monkey (B. 42; M., Holl. 30)
- Engraving
- Sheet: 191 by 122mm; 7½ by 4¾in
Engraving, circa 1498, a fine Meder a impression, printing with depth and contrasts
Provenance
Ex coll. Robert Dighton recto (L. 727); Clayton Mordaunt Cracherode (L. 606)
Condition
Trimmed just outside or on the platemark, in good condition apart from minor repairs in the shading of the sky, at left of lower edge and lower right corner with touches of pen and ink, very pale stains in the sky and at lower left, 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."
"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."