Lot 3625 - A190 Old Master Prints - Friday, 27. September 2019, 10.00 AM
LUCAS VAN LEYDEN
(1494 Leyden 1533)
The return of the prodigal son. Circa 1510.
Copper engraving.
Engraved monogram on lower margin to the right: L.
18.3 x 24.3 cm. Framed.
Bartsch 78; Hollstein 78 I (of III, before Petri address). - Outstanding, strong and richly contrasting impression from the first state. With outer line visible overall, in parts cut right up to or just inside the line. Some discreet foxing in parts. Small tear on upper margin to the left. The lower margin to the centre with restored tear. Original right hand margin adjusted by approx. 0.5 cm. Some sight rubbing. Despite these issues, a fine impression overall.
CHF 800 / 1 200 | (€ 820 / 1 240)
Sold for CHF 1 750 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.