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Lot 5
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Lucas Cranach the Elder

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Lucas, the elder Cranach
  • Saint George on Horseback Slaying the Dragon (Bartsch 64; Hollstein 82; Dodgson 90)
  • woodcut
  • Sheet: 164 by 128mm; 6 3/8 by 5in
Woodcut, circa 1512, a good impression, before the breaks in the border and on the main trunk of the tree

Provenance

Ex coll. Albert W. Blum (L. 79b)

Condition

Trimmed just outside or to the borderline, a repaired tear at tip of upper left corner, minor repairs mainly at lower left foreground, a few small pale fox marks, otherwise in good condition, 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."