Lot 15
  • 15

Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • The Holy Family with the Butterfly (B. 44; M., Holl. 42)
  • ENGRAVING
  • sheet: 236 by 185mm 9 1/4 by 7 1/4 in
Engraving, circa 1495, a good, strong Meder i impression, printing with good contrasts, on paper with a Bear watermark (M. 93)

Condition

Trimmed on the borderline at top and right, to the subject at left and bottom, in good condition apart from some soft creasing towards the upper sheet edge
"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."