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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Holy Kinship with the Lute-Playing Angels; and Saint Jerome in his Cell (B. 97, 114; M., Holl. 216, 228)
- Woodcuts
- Holl. 216: sheet: 209 by 213mm 8¼ by 8 3/8 in
- Holl. 228: sheet: 236 by 164mm 9¼ by 6½in
Two woodcuts, 1511, Meder d and e impressions respectively, both on paper with part of a Double Eagle watermark (Holl. 228 with M. 222)
Condition
Holl. 216: sheet: 209 by 213mm 8¼ by 8 3/8 in
Holl. 228: image: 233 by 160mm 9 1/8 by 6¼in; sheet: 236 by 164mm 9¼ by 6½in
Holl. 216: Trimmed to or on the borderline, just within in places at sides, a few scattered fox marks, a few touches of pen and ink (mainly on the borderline), minor repaired tears and other minor defects, a couple of central horizontal folds (mainly visible verso), backed with a thin sheet of Japan paper, unframed.
Holl. 228: With narrow margins, trimmed irregularly (just within in places) at right, a few pale brown stains at centre and at upper corners, lower left corner repaired with touches of pen and ink, a short repaired tear at upper right corner, a couple of central horizontal folds (mainly visible verso), other minor defects, some thin areas (mainly visible verso), backed with a thin sheet of Japan paper, 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."
"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."