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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Prodigal Son (B., M., Holl. 28)
- Engraving
- Sheet: 245 by 190mm; 9 5/8 by 7½in
Engraving, circa 1496, a very good, clear impression, with the vertical polishing scratches on the pig at right and the gable still visible
Condition
Trimmed on or just within the platemark (2mm within above), a pen and ink borderline, repairs at lower corners, a 15mm vertical repaired tear at upper left edge of sheet, pale grey wash mainly in the shadows surrounding the Prodigal Son and the pig, a minute tear at upper edge of sides, very pale paper discoloration, 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."