German School, Alexander the Great pen and carbon black ink with grey wash; mid 18th century 4 1/4 x 7 in. (10.8 x 17.8 cm.) Provenance: Sotheby?s Lot M5A, 2000, as ?Roman Cavalry?, German 18th C.; Dr. Robert Keil; Vienna, Austria Note: (From the Estate): "The antique armor and dragon motif embellishing the central character?s helmet was a device made popular by Verrocchio, and may identify him as Alexander the Great. The woman beside him is in all likelihood his Persian wife Roxana, a princess of Bactria, and the fortified gates of that city may be seen in the distance." Abell provides in-house shipping for select items. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for item pickups. Items that cannot be shipped will be noted. An email will go out after invoices are sent. For assistance with shipping, please refer to our shippers' page at https://www.abell.com/buy-sell/how-to-ship/. Payment: Jewelry and coins must be paid by wire transfer, cash, or check (checks subject to clearance before release). The Condition Report states Abell Auction's reasonable opinion as to the lot?s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Abell does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Items sold at auction are of considerable age and may exhibit wear, usage, repairs, and damage. Therefore, all lots are sold 'as is' and there are no returns or refunds. Abell does not owe the buyer any obligation to report on the condition of the lot and makes no guarantee the condition will be given for the lot. Abell attempts to provide accurate descriptions and images of products online. It is the buyer's responsibility to review all of the information provided about a lot before placing a bid. The buyer acknowledges that the products are sold on an ?as-is? basis. Provenance: Sotheby?s Lot M5A, 2000, as ?Roman Cavalry?, German 18th C.; Dr. Robert Keil; Vienna, AustriaNote: (From the Estate): "The antique armor and dragon motif embellishing the central character?s helmet was a device made popular by Verrocchio, and may identify him as Alexander the Great. The woman beside him is in all likelihood his Persian wife Roxana, a princess of Bactria, and the fortified gates of that city may be seen in the distance."