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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Penance of St. John Chrysostom (B. 63; M., Holl. 54)
- Engraving
- Sheet: 181 by 118mm; 7 1/8 by 4 5/8 in
Engraving, circa 1496, a good, strong impression, with very delicate vertical wiping scratches in the sky and on the rocks at right
Provenance
Ex coll. Georg Rath (L. 1206)
Condition
Trimmed to the platemark, a repaired band (circa 5mm by 2mm) of paper at upper right edge, touches of pen and ink on the borderline, repairs at corners, small repairs on the woman's legs, 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."