ALBRECHT DURER, Nuremberg, Germany, 1471-1528, "Virgin and Child Crowned by an Angel"., Engraving on laid paper with an indistinct w...

ALBRECHT DURER

Nuremberg, Germany, 1471-1528

"Virgin and Child Crowned by an Angel". Bartsch 37. Meder 41. Verso with collectors' stamps "A.D.", "R. Scholtz" and an indistinct monogram. Pencil notations include "Poyrier m. d. Krug", "NK22736" and "Mezo". Backing with paper label for the Casson Galleries of Irving & Casson A.H. Davenport Co., 575 Boylston St., Boston.

Engraving on laid paper with an indistinct watermark, possibly the small jug. Matrix 136mm x 98mm. Sheet 5.25" x 3.875".

Condition: Margins trimmed to plate. Pin prick-size hole just beneath the Christ child's extended hand. Minor, subtle foxing. Professionally hinged to backing board.

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