Anthony Van Dyck
Self-Portrait, from: Icones Principum Virorum
Found at
Christies,
London
Old Master Prints, Lot 83
2. Jul - 2. Jul 2024
Old Master Prints, Lot 83
2. Jul - 2. Jul 2024
Estimate: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Description
ANTHONY VAN DYCK (1599-1641)
Self-Portrait, from: Icones Principum Virorum
etching
circa 1633-1641
on laid paper, watermark Phoenix in a Laurel Wreath (M.-H. 252)
a very fine, early working proof
the very rare first state (of seven), before the completion of the image in engraving by Jacob Neeffs
printing with a subtle plate tone and many long, vertical wiping marks and other plate impurities
with small margins
in very good condition - Johann Andreas Boerner (1785-1862), Nuremberg (Lugt 270; inscribe
Self-Portrait, from: Icones Principum Virorum
etching
circa 1633-1641
on laid paper, watermark Phoenix in a Laurel Wreath (M.-H. 252)
a very fine, early working proof
the very rare first state (of seven), before the completion of the image in engraving by Jacob Neeffs
printing with a subtle plate tone and many long, vertical wiping marks and other plate impurities
with small margins
in very good condition - Johann Andreas Boerner (1785-1862), Nuremberg (Lugt 270; inscribe
Anthony van Dyck - Auction history
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