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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- Saint Jerome in Penitence (B. 61; M., Holl. 57)
- Engraving
- sheet: 320 by 225mm 12 5/8 by 8 7/8 in
Engraving, circa 1496, a good Meder e impression, on paper with a Large City Gate watermark (M. 260)
Provenance
Ex coll. Princes of Fürstenberg (L. 2811)
Condition
Trimmed just within the plate mark, a soft vertical and horizontal central fold broken through in places (partially reinforced with a thin sheet of Japan paper), a further horizontal repaired tear at lower right sheet edge (measuring approx. 14mm), a short vertical tear at upper sheet edge (measuring approx. 4mm), a very small rubbed area towards left sheet edge with a tiny touch of pen and ink, a small skinned area just to the left of the chapel, slight pale paper discoloration, other minor defects mostly at edges of sheet, 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."