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PRINTS FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF THE LATE CHRISTOPHER MENDEZ
HENDRICK HONDIUS (1573-1650)
Still Life with Skull, Sandglass, Books, and Artist’s Utensils ('Memento Mori. Finis Coronat Opus.')
Details
HENDRICK HONDIUS (1573-1650)
Still Life with Skull, Sandglass, Books, and Artist’s Utensils ('Memento Mori. Finis Coronat Opus.')
engraving
1626
on laid paper, watermark Foolscap
a very good impression of this very rare subject
third state (of four)
printing with good clarity and depth
trimmed inside the platemark
a vertical, central fold
otherwise in very good condition
Sheet 212 x 270 mm.
Still Life with Skull, Sandglass, Books, and Artist’s Utensils ('Memento Mori. Finis Coronat Opus.')
engraving
1626
on laid paper, watermark Foolscap
a very good impression of this very rare subject
third state (of four)
printing with good clarity and depth
trimmed inside the platemark
a vertical, central fold
otherwise in very good condition
Sheet 212 x 270 mm.
Provenance
Christopher Mendez (1943-2025), London; acquired before 1982 (according to his notes); then by descent to present owners.
Literature
Hollstein 19; New Hollstein 20
Brought to you by
Stefano Franceschi
Specialist