Albrecht Dürer
(Nuremberg 1471–1528)
The Beheading of Saint Catherine, ca. 1496/97, woodcut, on laid paper, with watermark “Big Orb” (M. 539), 38,7 x 28,4 cm, trimmed along framing line, Bartsch 120, Meder 236 b (of g), mounted, unframed, (Sch)
Splendid, brilliant impression of Meder 236 b (of g) with rich contrasts, with the tiny hole in the highest mountain range and the two fine gaps at lower margin. Two repaired tears and repaired small damages to the margins on the reverse, otherwise in a very good condition and rare in this early state.
Specialist: Mag. Astrid-Christina Schierz
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(Nuremberg 1471–1528)
The Beheading of Saint Catherine, ca. 1496/97, woodcut, on laid paper, with watermark “Big Orb” (M. 539), 38,7 x 28,4 cm, trimmed along framing line, Bartsch 120, Meder 236 b (of g), mounted, unframed, (Sch)
Splendid, brilliant impression of Meder 236 b (of g) with rich contrasts, with the tiny hole in the highest mountain range and the two fine gaps at lower margin. Two repaired tears and repaired small damages to the margins on the reverse, otherwise in a very good condition and rare in this early state.
Specialist: Mag. Astrid-Christina Schierz