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# Historic print rescued from dump sells for £26,500 at Lichfield auction
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/historic-print-rescued-for-from-dump-sells-for-26500-at-lichfield-auction/
- Published: 2024-09-21T06:03:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-09-21T08:14:29.000Z
- Description: A 500-year-old German Renaissance print found at a dump has sold for £26,500 at auction in Lichfield.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:53, News

A 500-YEAR-OLD German Renaissance print found at a dump has sold for £26,500 at auction in Lichfield.

The engraving, by Albrecht Dürer, was rescued from landfill by an 11-year-old boy more than a decade ago.

It went under the hammer at Rare Book Auctions where it surpassed the £10,000 to £20,000 guide price.

Director Jim Spencer said:

> “The Dürer was purchased by a private collector in Germany, so this print is going home.  
>  
> “It’s the most important print I’ve ever catalogued and offered for sale. It was pasted down on a mount, probably around 1900, which affected the value. In excellent, unmounted condition, this is a print that can command sums close to £200,000.”

It was discovered by Mat Winter when he spotted a lady throwing it away and asked if he could have it.

Now 24, Mat said:

> “It’s been tucked away at home with all my other antique finds for the last 13 years.  
>  
> “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.”