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Marcus Aurelius
Details
NICOLAS BEATRIZET (CIRCA 1507/15-1573)
Marcus Aurelius
engraving, 1548, on laid paper, watermark Ladder in Circle with Star (similar to Briquet 5919, but with a star, 1519), a very fine impression of Robert-Dumesnil's first state (of three), printing with plate tone and many wiping marks, the guidelines very distinct, with small margins, a central horizontal crease across the width of the sheet, partially split and repaired, some soft creasing, occasional pale stains, generally in good condition
Plate 365 x 256 mm., Sheet 368 x 260 mm.
Marcus Aurelius
engraving, 1548, on laid paper, watermark Ladder in Circle with Star (similar to Briquet 5919, but with a star, 1519), a very fine impression of Robert-Dumesnil's first state (of three), printing with plate tone and many wiping marks, the guidelines very distinct, with small margins, a central horizontal crease across the width of the sheet, partially split and repaired, some soft creasing, occasional pale stains, generally in good condition
Plate 365 x 256 mm., Sheet 368 x 260 mm.
Provenance
Fürst zu Fürstenberg, Donaueschingen (without mark, according to the sale catalogue below).
Christie's, London, 22 June 1999, lot 6 (with two others).
Christie's, London, 22 June 1999, lot 6 (with two others).
Literature
Bartsch 87, Robert-Dumesnil 90
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Tim Schmelcher