Circa 17th c. Albrecht Durer The Ascension of Christ from The Small Passion Woodcut Engraving Rare Conservator's Initials on Back
Albrecht Durer 'The Ascension' from 'The Small Passion' Woodcut Engraving, a later edition after the artist's death, the addition of the initial on the lower left.
Edition: circa 16th to early 17th c.
Medium: woodcut
The original edition from 1511 had text on the reverse in latin and then another edition has text in Italian. This one has no text on reverse but still a 16th-17th c. edition, indicated by laid paper.
The piece has conservation but very early and the Conservitor initialed their repair, a very uncommon practice and indicates prestige of the owner and conservator.
The bottom edge has repair with in painting of the bottom edge. The reverse has initials "W B S" please see images of this part.
Size: 5 x 3.7/8in.
Condition: fine with sigs of very light trimming on the right side. The left side is hinged mounted and the bottom left corner has a small tear. Light wave to the paper and as indicated, the bottom edge has old conservation with initials of conservator on back. Please see the images for more details.
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