68058: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528) Hercul

Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528) Hercules conquering the Molionide Twins, circa 1496 Woodcut on laid paper, without watermark 15-3/8 x 11-1/8 inches (39.1 x 28.3 cm) (sheet) PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT CONNECTICUT COLLECTION PROVENANCE: Tomás Harris (1908-1964), London (not in Lugt); then by descent; With Colnaghi's, London, on behalf of the heirs of the above; The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts; purchased from the above in 1968; de-accessioned in August 2013; Christie's, London, December 3, 2013, lot 1139. LITERATURE: Bartsch 127; Meder, 238; Schoch, Mende, Scherbaum 105. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Trimmed margins. Several 1" horizontal repairs to the sheet, most notably along the right edge with two to the left edge; overall heavy light and time staining; scattered heavy creases; scattered heavy foxing spots; adhesive with residue and skinning to the corners verso; sheet does not appear to have ad any treatments. Hinged along upper edge to backing board, with mat. Unframed.