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Lot 51
  • 51

Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • Saint Jerome in Penitence (B. 61; M., Holl. 57)
  • Engraving
  • Sheet: 314 by 224mm; 12 3/8 by 8 7/8 in
Engraving, circa 1496, a good, strong Meder f impression

Condition

With thread margins on three sides, trimmed to the subject above, a 20mm horizontal repaired tear at upper right (to the right of the tree), small repairs in the sky and the lower foreground, a repaired tear at upper right and lower left corners, repaired tears at edges of sheet, occasional touches of pen and ink, a few soft horizontal folds (some mainly visible verso), 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."