Published by New York: Scribner and Welford/ London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1880
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Provenance; from the library of Charles Edward Forbes, Forbes Library Northampton, Massachusetts, with his bookplate. Physical description; x, 112 p., [16] leaves of plates : ill., ports. ; 19 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. [xii]) and index. Subjects; Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch painter, draftsman, and printmaker, 1606-1669). Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Rembrandt (1606-1669). Painters, Dutch 17th century Biography. Draughtmsen, Dutch 17th century Biography. Printmakers, Dutch 17th century Biography. Artists Netherlands Biography. Genres; Bibliography. Biography. Illustrated. 3 Kg.
Published by New York: Scribner and Welford/ London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1880
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition
First Edition. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Provenance; from the library of Charles Edward Forbes, Forbes Library Northampton, Massachusetts, with his bookplate. Physical description; x, 112 p., [16] leaves of plates : ill., ports. ; 19 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. [xii]) and index. Subjects; Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch painter, draftsman, and printmaker, 1606-1669). Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Rembrandt (1606-1669). Painters, Dutch 17th century Biography. Draughtmsen, Dutch 17th century Biography. Printmakers, Dutch 17th century Biography. Artists Netherlands Biography. Genres; Bibliography. Biography. Illustrated. 1 Kg.
Language: English
Published by London : Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine, 1982
ISBN 10: 0854840397 ISBN 13: 9780854840397
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Series; Medical history ; Supplement no. 2. Physical description; xiv, 110 p., [21] p. of plates : ill. ; 26 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographic references and index. Subjects; Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch painter, draftsman, and printmaker, 1606-1669). Anatomy lesson of Dr. Tulp. Tulp, Nicolaas (1593-1674) Portraits. Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Anatomy lesson of Dr. Tulp. Tulp, Nicolaas (1593-1674). Tulp, Nicolaas (1593-1674) Portraits, etc. Rembrandt. Anatomy lesson of Dr. Tulp. Rembrandt Studies. Tulp, Nicolaas (1593-1674) Studies. Tulp, Nicolaas (1593-1674) Portraits Portraits, etc. Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) Anatomy of Dr. Tulp. Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) Criticism and interpretation. Rembrandt (1606-1669). Anatomy of Dr. Tulp. Painters, Dutch 17th century. Anatomy, Artistic. Emblems and Insignia. Emblems Netherlands History 17th century. Medicine in Art. Anatomical lllustration. Portraits. Art History. Anatomy history. Rembrandt Van Rijn Nicolaus Tulpius Nicolaes Tulp. Anatomy (Human). Art Theory Treatises and criticism 17th century. Genres; Bibliography. Biography. History of Medicine. Illustrated. 3 Kg.
Language: English
Published by London : Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine, 1982
ISBN 10: 0854840397 ISBN 13: 9780854840397
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition
First Edition. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Series; Medical history ; Supplement no. 2. Physical description; xiv, 110 p., [21] p. of plates : ill. ; 26 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographic references and index. Subjects; Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch painter, draftsman, and printmaker, 1606-1669). Anatomy lesson of Dr. Tulp. Tulp, Nicolaas (1593-1674) Portraits. Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Anatomy lesson of Dr. Tulp. Tulp, Nicolaas (1593-1674). Tulp, Nicolaas (1593-1674) Portraits, etc. Rembrandt. Anatomy lesson of Dr. Tulp. Rembrandt Studies. Tulp, Nicolaas (1593-1674) Studies. Tulp, Nicolaas (1593-1674) Portraits Portraits, etc. Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) Anatomy of Dr. Tulp. Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) Criticism and interpretation. Rembrandt (1606-1669). Anatomy of Dr. Tulp. Painters, Dutch 17th century. Anatomy, Artistic. Emblems and Insignia. Emblems Netherlands History 17th century. Medicine in Art. Anatomical lllustration. Portraits. Art History. Anatomy history. Rembrandt Van Rijn Nicolaus Tulpius Nicolaes Tulp. Anatomy (Human). Art Theory Treatises and criticism 17th century. Genres; Bibliography. Biography. History of Medicine. Illustrated. 1 Kg.
Published by Without date or place
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On 3 x 11 cm piece of thin card, cut from conclusion to a letter. In fair condition, aged and with traces of mount to two corners (not affecting signature). Reads: 'Yours sincerely | Laura. T. Alma Tadema'. Text on reverse: '[.] with us, I should be so pleased if you would join us - [.]'.
Published by Published by The Beechhurst Press, 11 East 36th Street New York [no date] Stated First Edition circa . 1953., 1953
Seller: Little Stour Books PBFA Member, Canterbury, United Kingdom
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Add to basketFirst edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta paper covered boards, white title lettering to the terracotta cloth spine and to the front cover. Folio 14'' x 10¼''. Contains 64 printed pages of text with 46 reproductions, including 12 in full colour. Spotting to the end papers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ART [Flemish and Dutch].
Published by Published by Royal Academy of Arts, London, First Edition . 2010., 2010
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Add to basketFirst edition hard back binding in publisher's original lemon cloth covers, black title lettering to the spine. 4to. 11½'' x 10''. Contains 301 pp with over 35 original letters together with 65 paintings and 30 drawings throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Heavy volume weighing 2. kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781905711604 ART [Flemish and Dutch].
Published by Published by Caxton Publishing Company Limited, Clun House, Surrey Street, London circa edition not stated. London circa 1920., 1920
Seller: Little Stour Books PBFA Member, Canterbury, United Kingdom
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Add to basketHard back binding in publisher's original royal purple cloth covers, oxidised and faded title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. Folio. 12'' x 9¼''. Contains printed pages of text with colour tinted illustration to every right hand leaf. Reference or working condition copy with splitting of the cloth to the upper spine edge, a little thumb soiling to some margins, small stain to the top edge of the early pages. Member of the P.B.F.A. ART [Flemish and Dutch].
Published by 1826. 5in x 3.5in, 1826
Seller: R.G. Watkins Books and Prints, Ilminster, SOMER, United Kingdom
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Add to basketStipple engraving, from "Encyclopedia Londoniensis", some off setting,
Published by 1762. 6.5in x 5in, 1762
Seller: R.G. Watkins Books and Prints, Ilminster, SOMER, United Kingdom
Art / Print / Poster
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Add to basketNo Binding. Engraving, from Walpole's "Anecdotes",
Published by 6.5in x 5in
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Add to basketNo Binding. Engraving, from Walpole's "Anecdotes", 1762,
Published by Published by Société Anonyme d'Economie Mixte, Arles Développement, Ronald Pickvance et Musées d'Arles . 1989., 1989
Seller: Little Stour Books PBFA Member, Canterbury, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPublisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 4to 11'' x 8½''. Contains 98 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour artwork with French text descriptions. Minimal rubs to the cover edges, surface scratches to the cover. In near Fine clean unopened condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ART [Flemish and Dutch].
Seller: Herbst-Auktionen, Detmold, Germany
First Edition Signed
POEN DE WIJS (Großer Kunstbildband) Einführung / introduction by Hans Redeker. Steltman Editions Amsterdam, 1. Auflage 1987, ERSTAUSGABE, gebunden (Hardcover Oln. 4°) mit vielen ganzseitigen farbigen Farbabbildungen seiner Gemälde, mit Schutzumschlag, ohne Beilagen, gut erhalten - VORZUGSAUSGABE, im Impressum eigenhändig signiert und nummeriert # 62/300 (ges. 1500).
Published by Published by Prentice-Hall, Inc. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey First Edition . 1973., 1973
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Add to basketFirst edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Full printer's code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. Contains 178 pp with 21 monochrome illustrations on coated art paper. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ART [Flemish and Dutch].
PAINTINGS FROM 1975-1981 (Großer Kunstkatalog) Edition Buus, Sweden 1982, Pb. 4 to, mit ganzseitigen, farbigen Reproduktionen seiner Gemälde, gut erhalten - von Martin Engelman mit Empfehlung, Datum 14.1.83, Unterschrift signiert.
Published by Published by Paddington Press Ltd., London First Edition . London 1978., 1978
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Add to basketFirst edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, white lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. ISBN 0448231670. Contains vi, 208 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. From the library of Kitty [Dorothy] Black [1914-2006], successful theatre administrator, internationally acclaimed and distinguished translator of continental plays who eventually became a leading play agent. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners. SIGNED by the author 'Ken Wilkie' to the front free end paper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ART [Flemish and Dutch].
Language: French
Seller: PhP Autographs, Hastière, Belgium
Manuscript / Paper Collectible Signed
Pas de couverture. Condition: Bon. Authentic card signed in the 2000s. The name and photos on the top of the card are printed. Size : 10x15 cm. Condition : please see scans. Certificate of Authenticity and lifetime guarantee. Signé par l'auteur.
Published by Published by Abbeville Press, 137 Varick Street,, New York First Edition . 2011., 2011
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Add to basketFirst edition hard back binding in publisher's original antique gold silk cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine, mint green end papers. Folio. 13'' x 11''. Full printer's code 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains 464 pp with artist's colour works throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume 4 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780789211040 ART [Flemish and Dutch].
Language: Dutch
Published by Amsterdam, Marcus Doornick, 1669
Seller: Hünersdorff Rare Books ABA ILAB, London, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 8,997.97
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Den Nederlandtsen Hovenier, zijnde het 1. Deel van het vermakelijck landt-leven. Beschrijvende alderhande princelijcke en heerlijcke lusthoven en Hoffteden; en hoemen de selve, met veelderley uytnemende boomen, bloemen en kruyden, kan beplanten, bezaeyen, en vercieren. Met noch omtrent 200 modellen van bloempercken, parterres, dool-hoven, prieelen, lat-wercken, en zonne-wijzers. Amsterdam, Marcus Doornick, 1669. [30] + 45 + [3] + 56p. Including engraved frontispiece, 62 full-page plates, 4 engravings in text. (With:) NYLAND, Pieter. Den Verstandigen Hovenier, over de twaelf maenden van t jaer. Zijnde het 1. Deel van het mermakelyck landt-leven. Beschrijvende hoemen op de beste en bequaemste maniere sal hoven, thuynen, lust-hoven en boomgaerden verordineeren, bereyden, beplanten en bezayen. Amsterdam, Marcus Doornick, 1669. [8] + 88p. Including engraved frontispiece, 2 full-page plates, 1 engraving in text. (And:) NYLAND, Pieter. Den Ervaren Huys-houder; zijnde het III. Deel van het vermakelijck landt-leven, onderwijsende hoemen binnen en buyten de steden heylsame medicijnen voor de gebreken van menschen en beesten sal toemaken en bereyden. Amsterdam, Marcus Doornick, 1669. 40p. Including engraved title-page by G. van Eeckhout, 2 full-page plates, 2 engravings in text. (And:) NYLAND, Pieter. Den Naerstigen Byen-houder; onderrechtende hoemen met nut en profijt de byen regeeren en onderhouden sal. Amsterdam, Marcus Doornick, 1669. 14 + [2]p. Including engraved title-page by G. van Eeckhout. (And:) NYLAND, Pieter. Ve Verstandige Kock, of sorghvuldige huyshoudster . Beschrijvende hoemen op de beste en bequaemste manier alderhande spijsen sal kooken, stooven, braden, backen en bereyden . de Verstandige Confituurmaker. (Amsterdam, Marcus Doornick, 1669). 32p. Including engraved title-page. 5 works bound into 1. 4to. Contemporary speckled calf, attractive period end papers.I. The first edition of the most influential horticultural manual from the period of the Netherlands supremacy in garden art and experimentation in plant sciences. Jan van Groen was royal gardener to the Prince of Orange, and his book, the first in this set, combines both garden design and architecture, and details of the cultivation of fruit and flowers; he covers, among other operations, grafting, the training of vines and nurturing of seeds under glass. The unusually striking illustrations give a vivid idea of the layout of contemporary gardens, and include the princely country seats of Ryswick, Honsholredyck and Huys ten Bosch; there are numerous designs for flowerbeds, several for pergolas and trellises (original contributions specially drawn for this work by Pieter Post (1608-69), the Dutch architect and painter), also sundials, cloches and Dutch greenhouses for nursery seedlings. The charming engraving of an orangery with world map on the wall (a reminder of the contemporary extent of the Dutch Empire) shows rows of small potted trees warmed by a wall-flued stove, and detailed illustrations of the stages of growth of lemon, orange and fig trees. Van der Groen s work continued to be published well into the 18th century; a French and a German translation appeared in the same year as the first edition (1669).nII-V. Pieter Nyland, author of the four following books, was a doctor and horticulturist; his works provide a complementary calendar of garden operations, a medical manual for household and farm use, advice on distilling and bee-keeping, and a book of cooking recipes with index of essential ingredients. The present copy of these five works generally found together differs from the Hunt copy (see below) in that Van der Groen s work is here placed at the beginning; it is normally placed second in the first edition, but is placed first in the second 1670 edition; well preserved copies, tailend margin of final title leaf neatly restored, small wormhole running through inner margin of first work. Hunt 314; Bitting, pp613-615.
Published by '6 Upper Belmont Place / Wandsworth road / 9th May ', 1851
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Add to basketHaghe features prominently in William Day's entry in the Oxford DNB, in which their firm's publication of Robert's 'Holy Land' (1842-49) is described as 'the most ambitious lithographic work ever published', for which 'Haghe, praised by Roberts for the faithful and artistic interpretation of his drawings, must bear most of the credit for the success of this publication'. See also the entry on the recipient Charles Manby (1804-1884), Secretary of the Institution of Civil Engineers. 2pp, 12mo. On the first leaf of a 12mo bifolium. In good condition, lightly aged, with strip of mount adhering to edge of blank second leaf. Addressed to 'Charles Mamby [sic] Esquire' and signed 'L Haghe'. Marked as 'Entered' at top left of first leaf. He has great pleasure in lending 'a large water colour drawing the only one I have by me' for 'your conversatione', and will send it 'to the institution 25 great George Street before the 26th'. He also thanks him for putting his name 'in the free list at the adelphi and Haymarket theatres'. He would 'in several instances have made use of the priviledge [sic]' had he been aware of it, and will now do so.
Published by Bussum, 20. VII. 1916., 1916
Seller: Antiquariat INLIBRIS Gilhofer Nfg. GmbH, Vienna, A, Austria
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Oblong 8vo (postcard). ½ page. Inscribed to the German dermatologist Alwin Scharlau. - Best known as a portraitist, Veth created paintings, drawings and etchings showing contemporary artists and scientists, including Jozef Israëls and Max Liebermann, as well as peasants and family members. His 1891 portrait "Heintje", featuring a young girl from northern Holland, constitutes his most famous work. - Traces of postal stamp; traces of an angular fold near lower left corner. Self-addressed by the collector on the reverse. The Mecklenburg physician Scharlau (b. 1888) assembled a collection of artists' autographs by personal application.
Published by [Postmark: Brasschaat, 25 March 1913]., 1913
Seller: Antiquariat INLIBRIS Gilhofer Nfg. GmbH, Vienna, A, Austria
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Oblong 8vo (postcard). ½ page. Inscribed to the German dermatologist Alwin Scharlau. - Known for his genre paintings, marines, landscapes, portraits and animal scenes, Luyten founded a private painting school, the "Institut des Beaux Arts Henry Luyten", in Brasschaat near Antwerp in 1900. From 1931 to 1944 he worked on one of his most famous paintings, "The Golden Canvas of Flanders", showing a fictional meeting of the hundred-odd people who in his opinion played a key role in Flemish history and the Flemish movement. - Traces of postmarks; small crease near lower left corner. Self-addressed by the collector on the reverse. The Mecklenburg physician Scharlau (b. 1888) assembled a collection of artists' autographs by personal application.
Published by Laren, 22. VIII. 1917., 1917
Seller: Antiquariat INLIBRIS Gilhofer Nfg. GmbH, Vienna, A, Austria
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Oblong 8vo (postcard). 1 page. Inscribed to the German dermatologist Alwin Scharlau: "In Antwort auf Ihren Brief unterzeichnet mit höflichstem Gruz [!] [.]". - Kever, who devoted himself to landscape and genre painting as well as to etching and lithography, was associated with the Laren School and was a member of the artists' society "Arti et Amicitiae", his work frequently featuring scenes of peasant life as well as interiors. - Smudged ink spot and a few small creases. Self-addressed by the collector on the reverse. The Mecklenburg physician Scharlau (b. 1888) assembled a collection of artists' autographs by personal application.
Published by The Hague, 1. XI. 1917., 1917
Seller: Antiquariat INLIBRIS Gilhofer Nfg. GmbH, Vienna, A, Austria
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Oblong 8vo (postcard). 1 page. Inscribed to the German dermatologist Alwin Scharlau: "Es wird mich sehr erfreuen Ihr Ansuch[en] einzuwilligen. In vorzuglichster [!] Hochachtung ganz ergebenst [.]". - Studying in Amsterdam and Brussels, Haverman specialized in portraiture, took study trips to France, Italy and Spain, and won several awards at exhibtions between 1879 and 1903. - A few small creases. Self-addressed by the collector on the reverse. The Mecklenburg physician Scharlau (b. 1888) assembled a collection of artists' autographs by personal application.
Published by [Postmark: Amsterdam, 1 May 1911]., 1911
Seller: Antiquariat INLIBRIS Gilhofer Nfg. GmbH, Vienna, A, Austria
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Oblong 8vo (postcard). ½ page. Inscribed to the German dermatologist Alwin Scharlau. - An important figure of Amsterdam Impressionism, Breitner created popular city views, specializing in street scenes and harbours. Around 1889 he discovered photography as a means of documenting street life and atmospheric effects. - With 2 small postal stamps. Self-addressed by the collector on the reverse. The Mecklenburg physician Scharlau (b. 1888) assembled a collection of artists' autographs by personal application.
Published by [Postmark: The Hague, 29 Aug. 1917]., 1917
Seller: Antiquariat INLIBRIS Gilhofer Nfg. GmbH, Vienna, A, Austria
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Oblong 8vo (postcard). 1 page. Inscribed to the German dermatologist Alwin Scharlau. - One of the most prominent representatives of the Hague School, Apol specialized in winter landscapes, his impressions of an 1880 journey to Spitsbergen on the "SS Willem Barents" serving him as a rich source of inspiration. - Self-addressed by the collector on the reverse. The Mecklenburg physician Scharlau (b. 1888) assembled a collection of artists' autographs by personal application.
Published by The Hague, [postmark: 18 March 1913]., 1913
Seller: Antiquariat INLIBRIS Gilhofer Nfg. GmbH, Vienna, A, Austria
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Oblong 8vo (postcard). ½ page. Inscribed to the German dermatologist Alwin Scharlau. - A student of Jozef Israëls, Blommers is a prominent representative of the Hague School and created popular maritime genre paintings inspired by fishing and beach life, which were largely sought after by English speaking collectors during his lifetime. - Traces of stamps. Self-addressed by the collector on the reverse. The Mecklenburg physician Scharlau (b. 1888) assembled a collection of artists' autographs by personal application.
Published by [Postmark: The Hague, 11 Feb. 1911]., 1911
Seller: Antiquariat INLIBRIS Gilhofer Nfg. GmbH, Vienna, A, Austria
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Oblong 8vo (postcard). ½ page. Inscribed to the German dermatologist Alwin Scharlau. - A leading member of the group of landscape painters referred to as the Hague School, Israëls started out painting historical and dramatic subjects in the romantic style of the day before turning towards Realism, resulting in moving paintings inspired by the fishers' humble life in the villages of Zandvoort and Katwijk. - Postage stamp next to the signature. Self-addressed by the collector on the reverse. The Mecklenburg physician Scharlau (b. 1888) assembled a collection of artists' autographs by personal application.
Seller: Herbst-Auktionen, Detmold, Germany
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ORIGINAL-FARBLITHOGRAPHIE (Bütten, 29 x 22,5 cm), eigenhändig signiert und nummeriert # 62/300. MOTIV : Rückenakt. - Steindruckerei Thun, Schweiz / stone lithograph printed in 1987 by Ernst Hanke.
Published by Amsterdam: Nicolaes Visscher II? Gerard Valck? Late seventeenth century or early eighteenth century
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Add to basketMost of de Lairesse's plates were, as the British Museum Department of Prints and Drawings notes, 'originally published by Nicolaes Visscher, who published a collected edition under the title "Opus Elegantissimum" in c.1675. The BM holds an album bound in vellum containing the Gerard Valck edition of 'Opus Elegantissimum', a selection of numbered etchings by Lairesse and 13 unnumbered etchings and mezzotints by other printmakers (Valck, van den Berghe and Blooteling) after Lairesse'. BMPD also notes that almost all copies of 'Opus Elegantissimum' show differences in content and order: 'Timmers (p.83) records four editions of the plates: 1. with Visscher's address, 2. with Valck's added, 3. with the plates numbered, 4. with Schenk's address.' The 34 etchings are printed, side by side in pairs, on sixteen pieces of laid paper, mostly watermarked and of several different types. One of the pieces has been cut down irregularly to around 12.5 x 19.5 cm; the other fifteen pieces are untrimmed, and range in size from 16 x 26.5 cm to 13 x 24.5 cm, with the engravings themselves from 13.5 x 11 cm to 11 x 9 cm. The overall condition of the collection is good. The trimmed piece of paper is in good condition, on lightly-aged paper; the fifteen untrimmed pieces each carry minor traces from previous mounting on grey paper on their reverses; twelve of them are also in good condition, lightly-aged, while the other three (numbered 34, 37 and 38) are only fair, aged and grubby with a couple of closed tears. Each of the fifteen untrimmed pieces carries an engraved number in the bottom right-hand corner: 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 45, 46 and 49. Only five of the engravings have captions: 29, left: 'Debellare Superbos'; 29, right: 'Quia vidisti me Thoma Credidisti. | Beati qui non viderunt et Crediderunt. | Joani. C. 20 v 8'; 30, left: 'Sapientia Unigena Dei Maximi.'; 30, right: 'Beata Theresia.'; 46, left: 'IRA.' See Image.