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PRINTS FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF THE LATE CHRISTOPHER MENDEZ
MELCHIOR LORCK (CIRCA 1526 / 7-1588)
The Mole
Details
MELCHIOR LORCK (CIRCA 1526 / 7-1588)
The Mole
engraving
1548
on laid paper, without watermark
a very good impression of this rare print
just beginning to show some minor wear
trimmed to or just inside the platemark
some time staining
generally in good condition
Sheet 70 x 107 mm.
The Mole
engraving
1548
on laid paper, without watermark
a very good impression of this rare print
just beginning to show some minor wear
trimmed to or just inside the platemark
some time staining
generally in good condition
Sheet 70 x 107 mm.
Provenance
Christopher Mendez (1943-2025), London; then by descent to present owners.
Literature
Hollstein 18
A. E. Wright, Curious Beasts - Animal Prints from the British Museum, London, 2013, pp. 50-51.
A. E. Wright, Curious Beasts - Animal Prints from the British Museum, London, 2013, pp. 50-51.
Exhibited
Warwickshire, Compton Verney, Curious Beasts - Animal Prints from the British Museum, British Museum, London, October - December 2013; then Ulster Museum, Belfast, March - May 2014; then Ferens Art Gallery, Hull, June - August 2014, pp. 50-51 (ill.).
Brought to you by
Stefano Franceschi
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