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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Angel with the Key of the Bottomless Pitt (B. 75; M., Holl. 178)
- Woodcut
- Sheet: 392 by 281mm; 15½ by 11in
Woodcut, circa 1496-97, from The Apocalypse, a very good impression, probably from the Latin text edition of 1511 (always without the text verso), before the breaks in the mountain contour and the tree
Provenance
Ex coll. Naudet (L. 1937)
Condition
Trimmed to or on the borderline, just within in places below (and retraced in pen and ink at lower right), a diagonal repaired tear across the upper left corner, a 7mm vertical tear at upper edge above the birds, small repairs at lower left corner, other small repaired tears mainly at sides, faint remains of a pale brown (ink?) line along edges, a central horizontal fold (mainly visible verso), thin areas at corners, 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."