Dürer drawing bought for $30 at yard sale worth more than $10 million, experts say.

A 16th century drawing by one of the key figures of the German Renaissance has been valued in excess of $10 million after it was initially purchased at a yard sale for just $30 in 2017.

The drawing that has been rediscovered is titled "The Virgin and Child." As Dürer's career and legacy has been studied in depth since his death, it is extremely rare to find unknown works of his and Agnews said in a press release that this drawing has been "the subject of significant interest since its rediscovery."

The artwork had been purchased at a yard sale at the home of an architect who had been gifted the piece from his art dealer father, Schorer said.

Dürer had a significant body of work. "Young Hare," completed in 1502 and pictured here, is widely regarded to be one of the artist's most celebrated works because it is indicative of his observational style

Update ...

I made a simple, quick baby card, for Irene's coming granddaughter. I thought I might share?

A fun 6-minute video, music, NYC, here.

Just because ...

White-headed Vulture

Smiles for Saturday ...

Thanks for coming by today.

5 comments:

Carrol WolfFebruary 5, 2022 at 11:01 AM
Some days, I definitely look like the bird that you posted today. And then, no one messes with me. Always love you cartoons and of course orchids are my favorite flowers: that's because they basically like being ignored and that's my style of gardening. Have a great weekend.
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elenorFebruary 5, 2022 at 11:44 AM
Dürer'S "Young Hare" is shown in the Albertina in Vienna next to some more works by him. I was so lucky to be there to see it and I really was impressed. Also the room where it is is worth seeing as are all other artworks and rooms.
Your baby card is so sweet, Jacki!
I suppose you are watching the Olympics? Can you imagine one athlete from Austria already won a bronze medal? Nobody had expected this but everybody was happily surprised.
Have a great Sunday, Jacki!
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jacki longFebruary 5, 2022 at 7:23 PM
Thanks so much, Carrol! I agree and relate to that vulture a lot od days.And, also about the orchids, sympatico indeed. Thanks so much for taling time to comment, it helps me a lot.
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jacki longFebruary 5, 2022 at 7:24 PM
Thank you, Elenor! Yes I have been watching a lot of competitors from Austria, and always think of you. Happy Sunday and Olympic watching?
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johnFebruary 7, 2022 at 5:54 PM
Perfect color selections! Yup! :-)
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