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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- Adam and Eve (B. 1; M., Holl. 1)
- engraving
- Sheet: 241 by 184mm; 9½ by 4¼in
Engraving, 1504, a fine impression of the very rare Meder IIa, before the rework to the trunk below Adam's arm, on paper with a Bull's Head watermark (M. 62)
Condition
Trimmed unevenly within the borderline (circa 2-7mm) all around, three repaired horizontal tears each circa 40-50mm (from upper left edge through the monogram; from the centre of the right edge through the legs of Eve; from the lower right edge through Eve's feet extending into the watermark), another diagonal repaired tear from the upper right corner through the lower cliff edge, touches of pen and ink, other minor repairs mainly along edges of the sheet, some horizontal and vertical central folds (broken through in places with associated repairs and touches of pen and ink), 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."