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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Large Horse (B. 97; M., Holl. 94)
- etching on paper
- sheet: 165 by 118mm 6 1/2 by 4 5/8 in
Engraving, 1505, a good clear though slightly later impression, without the scratches on the horse and the blemishes in the sky
Condition
Trimmed to the borderline, trimmed on the platemark at top and bottom, trimmed just within the platemark at left and right but retaining a fillet of paper outside the subject, in good condition apart from overall pale paper discoloration, a diagonal crease extending from the top of the column at left to the bank at right, minor stains in the lower left section of the image, remains of previous hinging at corners and right sheet edge verso, associated minor rippling, 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."