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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- Saint Jerome in His Study (B. 60; M., Holl. 59)
- Engraving
- Sheet: 249 by 190mm; 9¾ by 7½in
Engraving, 1514, a very fine Meder a impression with strong contrasts, the dark vertical band clearly visible, on paper without a watermark as is consistent with the earliest and finest impressions
Condition
Trimmed to or on the platemark at sides, just within elsewhere retaining a fillet of blank paper all around the borderline, a central horizontal fold slightly broken through with an associated repaired tear at right edge, minor repairs at lower corners, other minor repairs with occasional touches of pen and ink mainly along upper edge of sheet and corners, other horizontal central folds (mainly visible verso), 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."
"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."