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PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTION, GERMANY
MASTER MZ (ACTIVE CIRCA 1500)
Aristotle and Phyllis
Details
MASTER MZ (ACTIVE CIRCA 1500)
Aristotle and Phyllis
engraving
circa 1500
on laid paper, watermark Double-Headed Eagle (not in Briquet)
a fine but slightly later impression of this uncommon print
printing sharply, with good contrasts and a subtle plate tone
with thread margins
in very good condition
Plate 182 x 130mm.
Sheet 184 x 132mm.
Aristotle and Phyllis
engraving
circa 1500
on laid paper, watermark Double-Headed Eagle (not in Briquet)
a fine but slightly later impression of this uncommon print
printing sharply, with good contrasts and a subtle plate tone
with thread margins
in very good condition
Plate 182 x 130mm.
Sheet 184 x 132mm.
Provenance
British Museum, London (Lugt 300, inscribed 34. 8. 4. 69 in pencil verso), with their duplicate stamp (Lugt 305).
Karl & Faber, Munich, 18-19 October 1966, lot 96.
Acquired at the above sale; then by descent to the present owners.
Karl & Faber, Munich, 18-19 October 1966, lot 96.
Acquired at the above sale; then by descent to the present owners.
Literature
Bartsch 18; Lehrs 22
Brought to you by
Stefano Franceschi
Specialist