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    Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528). Samson fighting with the lion, c. 1496-97, posthumous impression. Woodcut on heavy l...

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    • Prints & Multiples:Print, Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528). Samson fighting with the lion, c. 1496-97, posthumous impression. Woodcut on heavy l...
    • Prints & Multiples:Print, Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528). Samson fighting with the lion, c. 1496-97, posthumous impression. Woodcut on heavy l...
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    Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)
    Samson fighting with the lion, c. 1496-97, posthumous impression
    Woodcut on heavy laid paper
    17-1/8 x 12 inches (43.5 x 30.5 cm)
    Signed in the plate lower center

    PROVENANCE:
    Galerie Michael, Beverly Hills, California;
    Private collection, Chicago, Illinois, acquired from the above, November 5, 1986.

    LITERATURE:
    Bartsch, 2
    Meder, 107

    A certificate of authenticity from Galerie Michael (no. 110263), dated November 5, 1986, accompanies this lot.

    More information about Albrecht Dürer, also known as Dürer, Albrecht, Alber Dure, Alberduer, Alberdure, Albert Duer, Albert Dur, Albert Dure, Albert Durer, Albert Duur, Albert, Dure, Alberto di Dura, Alberto Dura, Alberto Duredo, Alberto Durero, Alberto Dureroe, Alberto Duri, Alberto Duro, Alberto Duro Tedesco, Albrecht Duerer, Albrecht Dürer, Alverto Dureño, Diurer, Albrekht, Duerer, Albrecht, Durer, Albert, Durer, Albrecht, Durero, Alberto.

    Condition Report*: No visible watermark. Scattered foxing; heavy mat burns; moderate light and time staining; two pin holes to the image, one in the upper left and one in the lower left. Numerous border breaks in the impression. Sheet has been treated. Tabbed along upper edge, matted and framed under glass.
    Framed Dimensions 33 X 26.5 Inches
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    Auction Info

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    June, 2019
    7th Friday
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