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Albrecht Dürer
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Albrecht Dürer
- Pilate Washing his Hands; Christ Carrying the Cross; and St Thomas (B. 11, 12, 48; M., Holl. 11, 12, 50)
- 3 engravings
- smallest sheet: 115 by 73mm 4 1/2 by 2 7/8 in
- largest sheet: 117 by 74mm 4 3/4 by 2 7/8 in
Two engravings, 1512, from The Engraved Passion, B. 11 a very good Meder a-b impression, B. 12 a good Meder c impression; together with B. 48, a very good Meder a-b impression, B. 11 and 48 printing with clarity and strong contrasts, B. 11 framed
Condition
Trimmed on the platemark or to the subject, B. 48 trimmed fractionally within the subject at right, generally in good condition, B. 11 framed. Imperfections to individual sheets include:
B. 11: with some discolouration visible in the sky upper left recto, further discolouration recto
B. 12: with a small stain in the tablet, one or two further stains and pale discolouration in the lower margin
B. 48: the upper left corner approx. 17 by 17mm. affecting the blank area of the subject, two made up areas to the right, not affecting the subject, some paper thinning at the corners due to removal of old mounting
"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."