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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- Erasmus of Rotterdam (B. 107; M., Holl. 105)
- A good, Meder d impression
- plate: 248 by 192mm 9 3/4 by 7 5/8 in
Engraving, 1526, a very good Meder a impression, on paper with a Coat of Arms with L and B watermark (M. 314), framed
Condition
Trimmed outside the borderline (circa 2mm below, narrower elsewhere), in good condition apart from a small area of damage in background at upper right and extending just into Erasmus' collar and hat (visible only upon close inspection), two pale brown stains verso showing through very slightly recto (at Erasmus' hands and through lower corner of book), another very pale grey stain in blank area of plaque just below date, soft vertical and horizontal central folds (mainly visible verso, very faintly showing through recto), framed.
"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."