Little Masters: A small Collection

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

In addition to the catalogue description:

(Hans Behald Beham)
(P. 8), engraving, 1543, on laid paper, without watermark, a good but slightly later impression of the third, final state, with narrow margins, skilfully repaired horizontal tear in the cloud between Eve's legs and extending into the right leg, with associated paper paste on the reverse, another repaired vertical tear at the lower sheet edge, the tiny repaired paper losses mainly in the margins at the upper corners and along the right sheet edge, scattered pinpoint foxing, mainly visible on the reverse

(P. 28a), engraving, 1519, on laid paper, without watermark, a good but later impression of this scarce print, trimmed on the platemark or with thread margins in places, two hinges verso, in very good condition

(P. 143), engraving, 1541, on laid paper, without watermark, a good impression of the fifth, final state, with wide margins, very pale stains in places, hinges verso, otherwise in very good condition.

(P. 232) engraving, 1544, a fine impression, trimmed to or on the borderline, a repair at upper left (the repair is a cut mark through the head of the putto at left measuring 14 mm), otherwise in good condition

(P. 235) engraving, 1543, a fine, warm and tonal impression of the first state (of two), with narrow margins, a short skilfully repaired tear at upper (left measuring 4 mm.), otherwise in very good condition

(P. 267), engraving, 1543, on laid paper, without watermark, a very good impression of the second, final
statewith narrow margins, probably backed, remains of hinges verso, a diagonal flattened fold, otherwise in good condition.

(P. 268), engraving, 1543, on laid paper, without watermark, a very good impression, trimmed to or just inside the platemark, probably backed,remains of glue in places verso, hinges verso, otherwise in good condition.

(P. 820), woodcut, 1535, on laid paper, without watermark, a fine impression, trimmed to or just outside the borderline, a thin spot at upper left, with a patch of paper verso, a flattened fold at the lower right corner, two hinges verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Barthel Beham:
(P. 53) engraving, circa 1525, on laid paper, without watermark, a later impression, with wide margins, hinges verso, in good condition.

(P. 61) engraving, 1521, on laid paper, without watermark, a later impression, trimmed outside the platemark, hinges verso, otherwise in good condition

Jacob Binck:
(H. 68), engraving, circa 1520-1561, on laid paper, without watermark, a good impression, trimmed to the or just inside the platemark, lower left corner made up, stained, some short nicks at the right sheet edge, hinge along the left sheet edge verso.

Martin Treu:
(B. 37) engraving, 1540, on laid paper, without watermark, a good impression, trimmed outside the platemark, hinges verso at left and above, the left one with an associated crease showing recto, otherwise in good condition.