Lot 87
  • 87

Johann Balzer

Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description

  • Johann Balzer
  • Der Disput der Rabinen and Das Nachdenken der Rabinen: Two Etchings after Norbert Grund (Bohemian, 1717 - 1767)
  • etchings
  • each plate: 7 1/8 by 8 5/8 in.
  • 18.1 by 21.9 cm

Condition

In fair condition with small scattered spots of discoloration throughout each sheet. One small repaired vertical tear in the lower center edge of "Das Nachdenken"; there are also old tape hinges still adhered to the reverse of this sheet.
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Catalogue Note

A pair of paintings of similar subjects entitled "Rabbinical Disputes" by Norbert Grund was sold at auction in 1999.