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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Rhinoceros (B. 136; M., Holl. 273)
- woodcut on paper
- sheet: 215 by 301mm 8½ by 11 7/8 in
Chiaroscuro woodcut, 1515, an experimental impression with the line block printed in brown and the tone block in yellowish-olive, the seventh edition (of eight), printed by Willem Janssen, Amsterdam, after 1620, framed
Condition
Trimmed just outside the borderline in places at sides, trimmed on or just within the platemark elsewhere, a vertical fold at centre right, a 3mm diagonal tear at left of upper edge, occasional nicks at edges of sheet, a couple of soft folds, a thin area in the left front hoof and above the left hind hoof (mainly visible verso), a pin hole at centre of extreme left sheet edge, other minor defects, 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."