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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- Melencolia I (B. 74; M., Holl. 75)
- Engraving
- sheet: 241 by 188mm 9½ by 7 3/8 in
Engraving, 1514, a Meder f impression, printing with plate tone
Provenance
An unidentified collector's mark (L. 1372a)
Condition
Trimmed between the platemark and the borderline on three sides, on the borderline above, in good condition apart from a 9mm horizontal tear at centre of left sheet edge (into the hammer), a 15mm horizontal split at centre left (from the polyhedron into the millstone), a 3mm vertical tear at centre of the lower edge, 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."