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GIORGIO GHISI (1520-1582) AFTER GIOVANNI BATTISTA BERTANI (1516-1576)
The Judgment of Paris
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GIORGIO GHISI (1520-1582) AFTER GIOVANNI BATTISTA BERTANI (1516-1576)
The Judgment of Paris
engraving
1555
on laid paper, watermark Double-headed Eagle with Crown (similar to Lewis & Lewis 15 and Briquet 304, circa 1559)
a fine impression of this large print
third, final state
printing sharply, with great clarity, contrasts and depth
trimmed to or just outside the borderline or subject
some small defects and repairs
generally in very good condition
Sheet 395 x 523 mm.
The Judgment of Paris
engraving
1555
on laid paper, watermark Double-headed Eagle with Crown (similar to Lewis & Lewis 15 and Briquet 304, circa 1559)
a fine impression of this large print
third, final state
printing sharply, with great clarity, contrasts and depth
trimmed to or just outside the borderline or subject
some small defects and repairs
generally in very good condition
Sheet 395 x 523 mm.
Provenance
Unidentified, a paraphe in pencil verso (not in Lugt).
Unidentified, inscribed 'Prevost' (?) in brown ink verso (not in Lugt).
Paul Prouté (1887-1981), Paris (Lugt 2103c).
Unidentified, inscribed 'Prevost' (?) in brown ink verso (not in Lugt).
Paul Prouté (1887-1981), Paris (Lugt 2103c).
Literature
Bartsch 60; Lewis & Lewis 16
Brought to you by
Stefano Franceschi
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