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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- Samson and the Lion (B. 2; M., Holl. 107)
- Woodcut
- Sheet: 384 by 279mm; 15 1/8 by 11in
Woodcut, circa 1496, a good, possibly Meder e impression, before the break in the monogram, on paper with a Chalice of Augsburg watemark (M. 80, circa 1550-1530)
Condition
Trimmed to or on the borderline, area above tree at upper left made up with a pen and ink borderline, a diagonal repaired tear across the upper right corner, other repairs at corners, two central horizontal folds with associated tears and repairs backed verso, a soft diagonal crease extending across upper left of sheet, the letter 'a' inscribed in pen and ink in the blank area of the clouds recto, other minor defects (mainly along edges of sheet), recommend viewing before bidding, 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."