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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Dream of the Doctor (B. 76; M., Holl. 70)
- Engraving on paper
- Sheet: 187 by 119mm; 7 3/8 by 4¾in
Engraving, 1497, a fine, rich Meder a impression, printing with strong contrasts and clarity, giving the scene a good sense of depth
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 17 November 1977, Lot 71 (£3,200)
Condition
Trimmed to or on the borderline, in good condition apart from an ink stain in the drapery to the right of the woman's left thigh, a miniscule ink spot on the chest of the woman, a small repaired area on the stove at upper left corner, a small skinned area beneath the woman's foot, a minute tear (approximately 1mm) at right edge of sheet, another small vertical tear at centre of upper edge of sheet (circa 4mm), a central horizontal fold (mainly visible verso), 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."