Sale 1221
London, South Kensington
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7 July 2011
Price realised
GBP 500
Estimate
Lucas van Leyden (1494-1533) The Triumph of David (Holl. 26) engraving, circa 1513, on laid paper, without watermark, a slightly grey, later impression, trimmed on the platemark, in good condition P., S. 107 x 86 mm.
Provenance
Initials HR in a circle (not in Lugt).
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