L12160

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Lot 7
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Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • Saint Eustace (B. 57; M., Holl. 60)
  • Engravings
  • Holl. 60: Sheet: 355 by 260mm; 14 by 10¼in
  • Holl. 30: Sheet: 175 by 119mm; 6 7/8 by 4 5/8 in
Engraving, circa 1501, a Meder k impression, on paper with a Single-Headed Eagle watermark (M. 224, circa 1600), and Virgin and Child with Monkey (B. 42; M, Holl. 30), engraving, circa 1498, an early, Meder a impression, on paper with a Bull's Head watermark (M. 62)  

Condition

Holl. 60: Trimmed circa 1-3 mm all around, pen and ink boarder line, repairs at corners, a horizontal repaired tear at upper right edge of sheet (14cm), a horizontal central fold, some pale foxmarks, four brown stains recto showing through verso at corners, other repairs mainly along edges of sheet, recommend viewing before bidding, framed. Holl. 30: Trimmed circa 12mm within the image at top, circa 2-3 mm elsewhere, overall repairs, a brown stain at upper right corner, recommend viewing before bidding, framed.
"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.
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