Albrecht Dürer Lot n° 209

Albrecht Dürer (1471 - Nuremberg - 1528) - The Nativity (Adoration of the Shepherds) Woodcut on laid paper with watermark "Schmale hohe Krone" (Meder watermark 28). (1502/03). 30.3 x 21.4 cm (sheet size). Bartsch 85; Meder 197 I a (of III g); Schoch/Mende/Scherbaum 175 I a (of III g). Sheet 10 from the series: Das Marienleben. Excellent, strong and concise early impression, before the Latin text edition of 1511, with beautiful relief effect on the reverse. The incipient gaps in the upper margin already visible. With a small margin up to 3-4 mm wide around the framing line. - Isolated minor paper defects at the edges, small dabs in black ink in the center of the right margin. Verso with old creases and slightly brownstained, otherwise in good condition. Taxation: taxed by difference plus 7% (VAT: Margin Scheme (non EU))ne ony lots.