Litis Abusus (The Abuses of the Law)

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HENDRICK GOLTZIUS (1558-1617)
Litis Abusus (The Abuses of the Law)
the complete set of eight engravings
circa 1576
on laid paper, without watermarks
a very rare, early and uniform set from the first edition (of three)
brilliant, very tonal impressions of the first state (of three)
before the artist's signature and publisher's address
printing with remarkable clarity and contrasts
with prominent wiping marks and text guidelines
with wide margins
generally in good condition
Plates 183 x 229 mm.
Sheets 243 x 289 mm. (and similar)(8)

Provenance

Sam Josefowitz (1921-2015), Lithuania, Switzerland, USA and England (Lugt 6094); acquired in 1989; then by descent to the present owners.

Literature

New Hollstein 186-193

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Lot Essay

The set includes: To Each his Own; The Ignorant Notary; Avarice is the Root of all Evil; Unequal Justice; The Expense of Litigation; The Sleepless Night of the Litigant; Imperiled Litigation; Death of the Foolish Litigant.

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