Sale 1139
London
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3 December 2013
Price realised
GBP 3,000
Estimate
Albrecht Altdorfer (circa 1480-1538) The Rest on the Flight into Egypt (B., Holl. 5; New Holl. e.5) engraving, circa 1515-19, without watermark, a good impression of this rare print, trimmed on or just inside the borderline on three sides, trimmed circa 2 mm. into the subject above, otherwise in good condition S. 93 x 47 mm.
Provenance
R. Fischer (1809-1890), Hill Top, Midhurst, (L. 2204), presumably his posthumous sale, Sotheby’s, London, 23 May 1892 (and the following days). Private European Collection, then by descent to the present owners.
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