Lot 7
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ALBRECHT DÜRER | The Holy Trinity; and Ecce Homo – The Presentation of Christ (B. 122, 9; M., Holl. 118, 187)

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Albrecht Dürer
  • The Holy Trinity; and Ecce Homo – The Presentation of Christ (B. 122, 9; M., Holl. 118, 187)
  • first sheet (B. 122): 395 by 289mm 15 1/2 by 11 3/8 in
  • second sheet (B. 9): 428 by 300mm 16 7/8 by 11 3/4 in
Woodcut 1511, a Meder i impression with the hairline crack extending through the monogram and into the cloud at lower centre, on paper with an Armorial watermark; and B. 9, circa 1498, from The Large Passion, a good Meder b impression after text, though printing slightly unevenly in places, on paper with an Augsburg Chalice with Small Crest watermark (M. 177), each framed

Condition

B. 9: With margins, in good condition, some occasional pen and brown ink in the lower part of the subject, some discolouration and tears, framed. B. 122: With thread margins, in good condition, faint touches of pen and ink in the crack, a few nicks in the edges, 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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