Lot 1
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Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • The Peasant and his Wife (Bartsch 83; Meder, Hollstein 86)
  • Engraving
  • Plate: 106 by 77mm; 4 1/8 by 3in
Engraving, circa 1497, a good Meder a-b impression

Condition

Trimmed to or on the platemark, just within in places, platemark enhanced with pen and ink, small repairs at tip of upper right and lower left sheet corners, small thin areas on the reverse, 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."