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ANDREA MELDOLLA, CALLED SCHIAVONE (CIRCA 1510/15-1563)
Jacob's Ladder
Details
ANDREA MELDOLLA, CALLED SCHIAVONE (CIRCA 1510/15-1563)
Jacob's Ladder
drypoint, circa 1540-63, on laid paper, without watermark, a good, tonal impression of this rare print, with small margins, with offsetting from another print verso, in very good condition
Plate 152 x 106 mm., Sheet 157 x 112 mm.
Literature
Bartsch 1
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
Lot Essay
We are grateful to Catherine Jenkins, London, for her sharing her thoughts on the printing technique employed by Meldolla.