Lot 101
  • 101

Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • The Turkish Family (B. 85; M., Holl. 80)
  • Engraving
  • sheet: 111 by 80mm 4 3/8 by 3 1/8 in
Engraving, circa 1496, a very fine, rich Meder a impression, printing with great depth and contrasts, with touches of burr in the draperies and headdresses, on paper with part of a Bull's Head watermark (cf. M. 74)

Condition

Trimmed on or just inside the plate mark (retaining a fillet of paper outside the borderline), in good condition apart from areas of skinning verso, 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."