Lot 160
  • 160

Christian von Mechel

Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description

  • Christian von Mechel
  • Familia Thomæ Mori Angl:cancell:
  • Engraving and lithographic reproduction
  • various sizes
Engraving, 1787, after the preparatory sketch by Hans Holbein the Younger, on laid paper, together with a reproduction of a portrait of a young girl, each framed

Provenance

1. Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale (1837–1916)

Condition

Familia Thomæ Mori Angl:cancell: - With margins, two repaired tears, barely affecting the subject, scattered fox marks, a few circular areas of staining at the lower right sheet corner, some creasing, undulation to the sheet, the verso only partially examined, framed. Reproduction print of small girl - With margins, in good condition apart from the sheet is slightly toned, framed. Not examined out the frame.
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