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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Holy Family with the Butterfly (B. 44; M., Holl. 42)
- Plate: 233 by 184mm; 9 1/4 by 7 1/4 in
Engraving, circa 1495, a fairly good impression from the second half of the 16th century, Meder K, on paper with a Cross watermark (M. 156), trimmed to the platemark, with thread margins in places, a horizontal fold across lower part of image, with associated tear and repairs, paper discoloration and occasional fox marks, other minor defects
Provenance
Ex coll. Georg Hamminger (L. 1159)
Condition
Other minor defects described in catalogue description consist of further repairs next to the monogram and a rubbed area at left of god the father.
"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."