Lot 19
  • 19

Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • The Circumcision (B. 86; M., Holl. 198)
  • woodcut
  • image: 294 by 208mm 11 5/8 by 8 1/4 in
  • sheet: 295 by 210mm 11 1/2 by 8 1/4 in
Woodcut, circa 1505, from The Life of the Virgin, a very fine, black Meder b proof impression before text, on paper with a High Crown watermark (M. 20), framed

Condition

Trimmed on or just outside the borderline, in good condition, a tiny wormhole to left of the round window at the top of subject, a 17mm. split and backed printer's crease extending from the left sheet edge into subject, 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.
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