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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- The Holy Trinity (B. 122; M., Holl. 187)
- woodcut
- image: 388 by 282mm 15 3/8 by 11 1/8 in
- sheet: 407 by 290mm 16 by 11 1/2 in
Woodcut, 1511, a very good Meder d impression, printing with clarity though showing some slight wear in the densely hatched areas of the drapery shrouding Christ, on paper with a partial Cross with initials JZ watermark (M. 313), framed
Condition
With margins, generally in good condition apart from some areas of surface skinning verso (not affecting the subject recto), a minor, horizontal surface split along the central drying fold extending from the right borderline, approx.15mm. into subject, with one or two touches of pen and black ink, a few minor, small stains visible recto (a fine, uninked, horizontal printer's crease extending 43mm into the subject from the right borderline, the usual central, horizontal drying fold), 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."