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Lot 38
  • 38

Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • Melencolia I (B. 74; M., Holl. 75)
  • Engraving
  • Sheet: 240 by 186mm; 9½ by 7 3/8 in
Engraving, 1514, a later impression, printing clearly, on paper with part of an indistinct watermark

Condition

Trimmed to the borderline, on the borderline in places below, a vertical fold along the left part of sheet (mainly visible verso), a few small repairs within the image with 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."