ALBRECHT DÜRER | INTERLACED CORD PATTERNS (B. 140, 142-143, 145; M. 274, 276-277, 279)
Property from the Collection of the Late Walter L. Strauss
ALBRECHT DÜRER
1471 - 1528
INTERLACED CORD PATTERNS (B. 140, 142-143, 145; M. 274, 276-277, 279)
Four woodcuts, circa 1506-07, all very good impressions though printing slightly unevenly as is characteristic of these prints, B. 140, a Meder IIa impression, on paper with an E in a Circle watermark (M. 295); with B. 142, a Meder IIa-b impression; with B. 143, a Meder IIa impression, on paper with a Crowned Double-Headed Eagle watermark (M.227); and B. 145, a Meder I (lifetime) impression, each framed
each sheet: approx. 270 by 210mm 10⅝ by 8¼in
Condition Report:
B. 140: Trimmed to the borderline, in good condition, a few nicks and skilfully repaired short tears at sheet edges, the lower left corner re-attached, a small repair at upper left sheet edge touched-in with pen and ink, the gap in the lower borderline touched-in, some pale discoloration and surface soiling, framed.
B. 142: Trimmed to or just within the borderline, the centre of the lower unprinted area made up, the borderline and a few further repairs at sheet edges touched-in with pen and ink in places, foxing and minor paper discoloration throughout, some spots of bloom, framed.
B. 143: Trimmed to the borderline, in good condition apart from a few touches of pen and ink in the borderline, a few disturbed areas towards upper sheet edge possibly associated with hinging, a couple of small pale brown stains and a vertical printer's crease with associated thinning toward the lower sheet edge, a couple of minute made up losses at upper left, a few thinned spots, framed.
B. 145: Trimmed to or just within the borderline, in good condition, touches of pen and ink in the lower borderline, a few small pale brown stains verso (one showing lightly recto at lower left sheet edge), (A printer's crease at upper left, extending into the image), 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."
Provenance:
B. 142 ex coll. A. L. Blum (L. 79b)
B. 145 ex coll. Dr. G. Eissler (L. 805b); A. L. Blum (L. 79b)
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Property from the Collection of the Late Walter L. Strauss
ALBRECHT DÜRER
1471 - 1528
INTERLACED CORD PATTERNS (B. 140, 142-143, 145; M. 274, 276-277, 279)
Four woodcuts, circa 1506-07, all very good impressions though printing slightly unevenly as is characteristic of these prints, B. 140, a Meder IIa impression, on paper with an E in a Circle watermark (M. 295); with B. 142, a Meder IIa-b impression; with B. 143, a Meder IIa impression, on paper with a Crowned Double-Headed Eagle watermark (M.227); and B. 145, a Meder I (lifetime) impression, each framed
each sheet: approx. 270 by 210mm 10⅝ by 8¼in
Condition Report:
B. 140: Trimmed to the borderline, in good condition, a few nicks and skilfully repaired short tears at sheet edges, the lower left corner re-attached, a small repair at upper left sheet edge touched-in with pen and ink, the gap in the lower borderline touched-in, some pale discoloration and surface soiling, framed.
B. 142: Trimmed to or just within the borderline, the centre of the lower unprinted area made up, the borderline and a few further repairs at sheet edges touched-in with pen and ink in places, foxing and minor paper discoloration throughout, some spots of bloom, framed.
B. 143: Trimmed to the borderline, in good condition apart from a few touches of pen and ink in the borderline, a few disturbed areas towards upper sheet edge possibly associated with hinging, a couple of small pale brown stains and a vertical printer's crease with associated thinning toward the lower sheet edge, a couple of minute made up losses at upper left, a few thinned spots, framed.
B. 145: Trimmed to or just within the borderline, in good condition, touches of pen and ink in the lower borderline, a few small pale brown stains verso (one showing lightly recto at lower left sheet edge), (A printer's crease at upper left, extending into the image), 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."
Provenance:
B. 142 ex coll. A. L. Blum (L. 79b)
B. 145 ex coll. Dr. G. Eissler (L. 805b); A. L. Blum (L. 79b)
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