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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Holy Family with the Butterfly (B. 44; M., Holl. 42)
- Engraving
- Sheet: 237 by 182mm; 9 3/8 by 7¼in
Engraving, circa 1495, a Meder b-c impression with the vertical scratches in the sky and the small cross to the left of the Virgin's face still clearly visible, on paper with the Imperial Orb watermark (M. 56, dated circa 1495-1530)
Condition
Trimmed approximately 1mm within the subject on all sides, the lower left corner made up and retouched with pen and ink, with touches of pale ink wash in the Virgin's right hand and hair to the left of her face, three small plugged holes in upper left and right corners, 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."