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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- Five Soldiers and a Turk on Horseback (B. 88; M., Holl. 81)
- Engraving
- plate: 132 by 147mm 5 1/4 by 5 3/4 in
Engraving, circa 1495, a good Meder a impression before the two arc-shaped scratches through the halberd and one extending through the monogram to the foot of the halberdier, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. Conte G. Archinto (L. 546)
Condition
Trimmed just within the platemark and remargined (pen and ink borderline), a vertical repaired tear at centre of upper edge sheet (measuring circa 10cm), other minor repairs, backed with a thin sheet of Japan, 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."