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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Holy Kinship with the Lute-Playing Angels (B. 97; M., Holl. 216)
- woodcut
- sheet: 213 by 212mm 8 3/8 by 8 3/8 in
Woodcut, 1511, a very good, early Meder b impression before the damage to the monogram, framed
Condition
Trimmed on the borderline, a horizontal, skilfully repaired tear across the width of print, the print indented at left and right where the torn sheet has been re-attached, the area of tree where the print was reattached slightly abraded, a further horizontal approx. 120mm. repaired tear along a drying fold extending from the left sheet edge, a further approx. 60mm horizontal repaired tear below this, one or two tiny, barely discernible re-touches in soft ink along repaired tears (and a pen and ink drawing verso which appears to be contemporary, tracing the outline of the leftmost figure in the print), framed.
"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."