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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- Madonna and Child with the Pear (B. 41; M., Holl. 33)
- 158 by 106 mm 6 1/8 by 4 1/8 in
Engraving, 1511, a fine Meder a impression, on laid paper, with thread margins or trimmed to the borderline, the paper tone slightly discolored, a skillfully repaired 1/4-inch tear in the lower margin, the tip of the upper right sheet corner made up, otherwise in good condition
Condition
The print is in good condition overall. There is a 1/4-inch skillfully repaired tear in the lower sheet, beneath the tablet, and the tip of the upper right sheet corner has been made up. The sheet is slightly yellowed overall, and there is a short (1/8-inch) crease at upper left.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Ex coll. Comte A.B. Lobanoff-Rostovsky (L. 2005); K.E. von Liphart (L. 1687)