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ALBRECHT DÜRER | St. Jerome Penitent in the Wilderness (B. 61; M., Holl. 57)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- St. Jerome Penitent in the Wilderness (B. 61; M., Holl. 57)
- sheet: 310 by 222mm 12 1/4 by 8 3/4 in
Engraving, circa 1496, a very good Meder b impression, printing with great clarity, on paper with a Gothic P watermark (M. 321)
Condition
Trimmed to or just within the subject, the sheet backed with Japan paper, an approx. 7mm strip along the lower sheet edge skilfully reattached, the subject lost at the lower sheet (measuring approx. 2 by 1cm), other smaller repairs, small paper splits and minute losses (mostly at the sheet edges), pale staining at lower right of the image, a couple of unobtrusive white accretions (Japan fibres?) in the trees, other minor defects, 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."