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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Man of Sorrows Mocked by a Soldier; and The Last Supper (B. 4, 24; M., Holl. 113, 133)
- woodcut
- Holl. 113: sheet: 208 by 194mm 8¼ by 7 5/8 in
- Holl. 133: sheet: 128 by 100mm 5 by 4in
Two woodcuts, circa 1508-11, M. 113 the title-page of The Large Passion, a good impression from the Latin text edition of 1511, on paper with part of a Flower with Triangle watermark (M. 127), M. 133 from The Small Passion, a good though later impression after text
Provenance
Holl. 113 ex coll. Giuseppe Storck (L. 2319); an unidentified collector's mark (L. 2507); Holl. 133 Constantin Raderschatt (L. 623)
Condition
Holl. 113: Trimmed just outside the image on three sides, on or just within at left, a monogram added in pen and ink at lower right, a few other enhancements in pen and ink, a few faint fox marks and small brown stains, a small repaired tear at upper left corner, minor nicks at upper right edge, thin areas at left of upper edge and at upper right corner (mainly visible verso), unframed.
Holl. 133: Trimmed just outside the borderline, to the borderline in places at left, in good condition apart from a pale brown rust stain at centre (on Christ's left shoulder) and at right, the gaps in the borderline strengthened with pen and ink, a 7mm diagonal repaired tear at centre of right edge (in the back shoulder of the disciple), a stray ink spot at right on the back of the disciple in the foreground), a few faint fox marks, unframed.
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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."