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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- Five Soldiers and a Turk on Horseback (B. 88; M., Holl. 81)
- engraving
- plate: 132 by 147mm 5 3/8 by 5 5/8 in
- sheet: 134 by 147mm 5 1/4 by 5 3/4 in
Engraving, 1495, a good Meder a impression on paper with a High Crown watermark (M. 20), framed
Condition
With thread margins, a repaired tear extending from the left sheet edge to the neck of the left most figure, a 20 by 15 mm made-up area at the lower right, the lower right corner made-up and further smaller made-up areas at the sheet edges, all these made-up areas touched-in with pen and ink, a 10 by 5mm. approx. surface skinning in the lower part of the cloak of the second standing figure from the left, repaired verso, several repaired surface skinnings and thin areas verso, surface discolouration and pale staining particularly visible towards the upper part of print recto, lesser defects, 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."