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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Adoration of the Magi (B. 3; M., Holl. 208)
- woodcut
- sheet: 292 by 210mm 11 1/2 by 8 1/4 in
Woodcut, 1511, a very good, bright and clear Meder b impression, on paper with a Bull's Head watermark (M. 70), framed
Provenance
Ex coll. Dr G. Güttler (L. 2807b)
Condition
Trimmed just outside the borderline on three sides, 8mm into the subject at right, otherwise in good condition, some pale brown staining mainly visible verso, faintly visible recto in the rafters in the upper centre, in the Virgin's dress and towards the lower right sheet edge, five pin holes towards the left sheet edge, 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."