Lot 3630* - A186 Old Master Prints - Friday, 28. September 2018, 10.30 AM
SCHONGAUER, MARTIN
(Colmar circa 1430 - 1491 Breisach)
The Apostle James the Less. Circa 1470/80. From the series on the Apostles.
Copper engraving.
Engraved monogram lower margin in the centre: MS.
9 x 4.4 cm.
Lehrs 47; Bartsch 42. - Strong, even impression mostly with a fine margin around the plate edge, the left margin cut up to this point in parts. Scattered foxing and tiny grey traces over the right hand of the apostle. Minor rubbing and handling. Verso annotations in pencil and brown pen. Overall good condition.
Provenance:
- Guiseppe Storck (1766-1836), Milan, Lugt 2319.
- d'Arenberg collection, Brussels and Nord-Kirchen, Lugt 567.
- Unknown collector's stamp, Lugt 2880.
CHF 1 800 / 2 500 | (€ 1 860 / 2 580)
Sold for CHF 2 625 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.