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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Desperate Man (B. 70; M., Holl. 95)
- Engraving
- Sheet: 186 by 136mm; 7 3/8 by 5 3/8 in
Etching on iron, circa 1515, a good impression before the rust marks, printing with selectively wiped tone
Provenance
Ex coll. Josef V. Novák (L. 1949); and Adalbert Freiherr von Lanna (L. 2773)
Condition
Trimmed just outside or on the borderline, lower right corner made up with touches of pen and ink, another small repair at centre of right edge, a small repaired tear at upper right corner, two thin areas along right edge of sheet (mainly visible verso), other minor defects mainly at edges of the sheet, 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."