Lot 7
  • 7

Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • Knight, Death and the Devil (B. 98; M., Holl 74)
  • Engraving
  • plate: 243 by 187mm 9½ by 7 3/8 in
  • sheet: 250 by 193mm 9 7/8 by 7 5/8 in
Engraving, 1513, a fairly good impression, printing with clarity

Condition

With narrow margins (circa 3-4mm all around), in good condition apart from the platemark occasionally accentuated with touches of pen and ink, two stray horizontal lines of black ink at centre of sheet at sides, a tiny skinned spot at lower right of the monogram tablet, pale paper discoloration, very pale stains at corners, 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."