Lot 6
  • 6

Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • The Holy Family with the Butterfly (B. 44; M., Holl. 42)
  • Engraving
  • sheet: 235 by 184mm 9 1/4 by 7 1/4 in
Engraving, circa 1495, a good Meder i impression, on paper with a Bear watermark (M. 93)

Condition

Trimmed to or on the platemark (just within in places), in good condition, a minute fox mark verso showing through just above the ship recto, other occasional very pale fox marks, a soft diagonal crease across left corner (only visible recto), 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."