ALBRECHT DÜRER | THE SUDARIUM HELD BY TWO ANGELS (B. 25; M., HOLL. 26)

Property from the Estate of Jhr. ir. G.C. (Gijs) Six van Wimmenum (1892 – 1975)
ALBRECHT DÜRER
1471 - 1528
THE SUDARIUM HELD BY TWO ANGELS (B. 25; M., HOLL. 26)

Engraving, 1513, a fine, black Meder b impression, unframed
sheet: 100 by 140mm 4 by 5½in

Condition Report:
With thread margins, trimmed on and just within the plate mark along the lower sheet edge, in good condition, with a tiny area of skinning on the wing of the left angel, the verso with remnants of previous hinging at intervals along sheet edges, with some associated minor skinning and thinning at corners, unframed.

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:
The collection of Prof. Jhr. Dr. Jan Six van Hillegom en Wimmenum (1857 - 1926), sold in his sale at Frederik Muller & Cie, Amsterdam, 17-18 October 1928, Lot 525; where acquired by his son Jhr. ir. G.C. (Gijs) Six van Wimmenum (1892 – 1975); thence by descent to the present owners