The print discovered at the dump.
(Photo:Hansons Auctioneers)
One persons trash is another persons treasure.
This proverb was surely true for a young boy in England over a decade ago.
The print discovered at the dump. (Photo:Hansons Auctioneers)
Among them was an old, yellowed print pasted on a thin board.
The young boy asked if he could have the print, and the woman agreed.
The print is nowup for auctionand expected to sell for about $26,000.
Albrecht Durer sketched this self-portrait at age 13, only slightly older than the boy who found his print. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
I used to go to the local rubbish tip to see what I could find.
I discovered some great stuff.
One day a lady had some rubbish in her car including the print.
Durer at age 28 in 1500. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
I thought it looked interesting and asked if I could have it.
I was 11 at the time and very happy she let me take it.
Recently, I decided to get it checked out to see if it was as special as it looked.
I was amazed to find out it was.
The work turned out to be a copper-engraving print by Durer known asKnight, Death and the Devil.
The authorship of the print was immediately evident to Jim Spencer of Hansons Auctioneers.
This junkyard find is in fact a15th-century Renaissancetreasure from the German artist.
Jim excitedly announced, Its the most important print Ive ever catalogued and offered for sale.
In excellent, unmounted condition, this is a print that can command sums close to 200,000.
This thrilling find by Winter has proved exciting for all involved, and for art history.
Albrecht Durer sketched this self-portrait at age 13, only slightly older than the boy who found his print.
Durer at age 28 in 1500.
