Lot Essay
The present impression compares well with the Josi impression of the second state in the British Museum.
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Jupiter and Antiope: smaller Plate
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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Jupiter and Antiope: smaller Plate
etching and engraving, circa 1631, on laid paper, watermark single-headed Eagle with Basel Crozier (Hinterding B-a-a), a fine, strong impression of this scarce print, New Hollstein's second, final state, printing with traces of burr on the breasts, neck and Jupiter's hand, with wide margins, in excellent condition
Plate 83 x 112 mm., Sheet 138 x 168 mm.
Jupiter and Antiope: smaller Plate
etching and engraving, circa 1631, on laid paper, watermark single-headed Eagle with Basel Crozier (Hinterding B-a-a), a fine, strong impression of this scarce print, New Hollstein's second, final state, printing with traces of burr on the breasts, neck and Jupiter's hand, with wide margins, in excellent condition
Plate 83 x 112 mm., Sheet 138 x 168 mm.
Provenance
Unidentified small oval stamp verso (not found in Lugt).
George Björklund (1887-after 1968), Stockholm (according to an inscription on the mount).
With Craddock & Barnard, London.
Acquired from the above, 5 December 1957 (£330).
George Björklund (1887-after 1968), Stockholm (according to an inscription on the mount).
With Craddock & Barnard, London.
Acquired from the above, 5 December 1957 (£330).
Literature
Bartsch, Hollstein 204; Hind 44; New Hollstein 78 (II/2).
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