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Lot 44
  • 44

Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • The Deposition (B. 12; M., Holl. 123)
  • Woodcut
  • Sheet: 388 by 276mm; 15 3/8 by 10 7/8 in
Woodcut, circa 1496-97, from The Large Passion, a good impression from the Latin text edition of 1511, on paper with a Tower with Crown watermark (M. 259)

Condition

Trimmed just outside the borderline (enhanced with pen and ink in places), lower right corner made up, minute fox marks in lower foreground, other minor repairs mainly at extreme edges of sheet, 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."