Lot 28
  • 28

Albrecht Dürer

Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • Pilate Washing his Hands (B. 36; M., Holl. 145)
  • Engraving
  • sheet: 123 by 98mm 5 by 3 7/8 in
Woodcut, circa 1509, from The Small Passion, a clear Meder a impression after the Latin book edition of 1511, printing a little dryly in places, on paper with a partial Imperial Orb watermark, framed

Condition

Trimmed just outside and occasionally on the borderline, in good condition apart from a 5mm repaired tear in the unprinted area at lower centre (possibly touched in), a couple of further tiny nicks at the sheet edges, a few areas of thinning, 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.
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