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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- Martyrdom of the ten thousand (Bartsch 117; Meder, Hollstein 218)
- 390 by 287 mm 15 1/4 by 11 1/4 in
Woodcut, circa 1497, on laid paper, with a cross in a circle or quatrefoil watermark, trimmed on or just inside the borderline, a central horizontal fold, a horizontal crease above the fold, remains of paper tape long the sheet edges, verso
Condition
There is a central horizontal fold across the sheet of paper, and a 4-inch horizontal crease above this fold. There is some pale surface soiling throughout the sheet. There are remains of old paper hinges along the sheet edges, verso.
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.