.jpg?w=1)
The Pig Family
Details
MARTIN SCHONGAUER (CIRCA 1450-53-1491)
The Pig Family
engraving
circa 1470-82
on laid paper, without watermark
a very good impression of this extremely rare, little print
with various plate impurities, printing with good clarity, depth and inky relief
trimmed to or just outside the borderline
a small repair on the hog's side, some staining, other smaller defects and skillful repairs
Sheet 71 x 94 mm.
The Pig Family
engraving
circa 1470-82
on laid paper, without watermark
a very good impression of this extremely rare, little print
with various plate impurities, printing with good clarity, depth and inky relief
trimmed to or just outside the borderline
a small repair on the hog's side, some staining, other smaller defects and skillful repairs
Sheet 71 x 94 mm.
Provenance
Unidentified, probably Vienna, letter W in a crowned Circle (Lugt 2595c).
Literature
Bartsch 95; Lehrs, Hollstein 91; Stogdon 32 (another impression illustrated)
Brought to you by
Stefano Franceschi
Specialist