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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- Saint Eustace (B. 57; M., Holl. 60)
- Engraving
- sheet: 355 by 260mm 14 by 10¼in
Engraving, circa 1501, a fine Meder b-c impression, printing with contrast and clarity, on paper with a High Crown watermark (M. 20)
Condition
Trimmed to or on the platemark, just within below, a circa 7cm vertical repaired tear in the sky at upper left, a circa 4cm horizontal repaired tear through the main tree branches, further repairs below the castle in the rocks, on the horse's back, and at the corners, a central horizontal fold with associated repairs (mainly visible verso), other small repairs and minor defects, the lower borderline strengthened with pen and ink in places, supported on 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."