Lot 14
  • 14

Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • Five Soldiers and a Turk on Horseback (B. 88; M, Holl. 81)
  • Engraving
  • sheet: 131 by 145mm 5 1/8 by 5¾in
Engraving, circa 1495, a very good Meder b-c impression, on paper with a Bull's Head watermark (M. 62)

Condition

Trimmed just outside the borderline at right and in places below, trimmed on or 1mm within elsewhere, a minor paper disturbance at upper right corner (due to the hinge) with an associated 8mm vertical repaired tear at right of upper sheet edge, a few scattered pale fox marks, a brown ink (?) stain between the legs of the central figures, a central horizontal fold (mainly visible verso), otherwise in good condition, 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.
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