L14160

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Lot 2
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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 Pit (Bartsch 75; Meder, Hollstein 178)
  • Woodcut
  • sheet: 394 by 282mm 15½ by 11 1/8 in
Woodcut, circa 1496-97, from The Apocalypse, a good Meder b impression from the Latin text edition of 1511 (always without the text verso), with the breaks in the mountain contour and the tree, on paper with a Flower with Triangle watermark (M. 127)

Condition

Trimmed to or on the borderline, in good condition apart from a very faint brown stain at upper left corner, a central horizontal fold (visible verso), 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."