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Christ Crowned with Thorns from: the Engraved Passion
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ALBRECHT DÜRER (1471-1528)
Christ Crowned with Thorns from: the Engraved Passion
engraving
1512
on laid paper, without watermark
a very fine, dark Meder a impression
printing sharply and richly
with intense contrasts and depth, and a light, varied plate tone
trimmed on or just inside the platemark
some small thin spots
generally in very good condition
Sheet 115 x 73 mm.
Christ Crowned with Thorns from: the Engraved Passion
engraving
1512
on laid paper, without watermark
a very fine, dark Meder a impression
printing sharply and richly
with intense contrasts and depth, and a light, varied plate tone
trimmed on or just inside the platemark
some small thin spots
generally in very good condition
Sheet 115 x 73 mm.
Provenance
Albert W. Blum (1882-1952), Switzerland and Short Hills, New Jersey (Lugt 3198 and 79b; an early acquisition); probably his sale, Old Master Prints from the Collection of the late Dr. Albert W. Blum, Sotheby's, New York, 27 February 1988, part of lot 1058.
Private Collection, USA; then by descent to the present owner.
Private Collection, USA; then by descent to the present owner.
Literature
Bartsch, Meder, Hollstein 9; Schoch, Mende, Scherbaum 51
Brought to you by
Stefano Franceschi
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