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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Birth of the Virgin (B. 80; M., Holl. 192)
- Woodcut
- image: 298 by 212mm 11 3/4 by 8 3/8 in
- sheet: 327 by 242mm 12 7/8 by 9 1/2 in
Woodcut, circa 1503-04, from The Life of the Virgin, a good Meder f impression, after the Latin book edition of 1511, on paper with a Fish Bladder with IM watermark (M. 309)
Provenance
Gifted to the Newark Museum from Mrs. Charles Levy, 1958
Condition
With wide margins, in good condition apart from some small brown stains in the lower right section of the image, a few nicks to the lower margin (all well way from the subject), a pin hole in the water jug in the centre of the lower part of the image, diagonal creases at the right corners of the sheet, light surface dirt and soft rubbing at the sheet corners, unframed. (Remains of previous hinging at three corners verso). (A horizontal drying fold through the centre of the sheet is inherent to the production of the work and is not a condition defect).
"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."