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ANTONIO TEMPESTA (1555-1630)
Christ on the Cross
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Price Realised GBP 2,375
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GBP 2,500 - GBP 3,500
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Complete, early impressions of this important print in Tempesta's oeuvre are extremely rare. The Bartsch Commentary records only two examples of the present first state, one in the British Museum lacking the lower border, and one at Wolfegg with a partially trimmed lower border.
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In addition to the catalogue description: - trimmed to or on the platemark on all sides, with inky plate edges in places. - pale reddish staining on the horse's head at lower right, some similar, minor staining on the leg of the rider in the right middleground. - a few other unobtrusive stains in places elsewhere. - small traces of blue pigment on the horse's head at the left sheet edge at centre. - a couple of short,skilfully repaired and made-up tears and small paper losses at the lower right sheet edge, the largest loss measuring circa 8 x 15 mm. - a circa 20 mm. horizontal, repaired tear at the left sheet edge. - a circa 10 mm. vertical tear at the upper sheet edge to the right. - with the usual horizontal central fold, partially split and backed towards the left and right sheet edges. Otherwise as described and in good condition.
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Lot 64Sale 20187
Christ on the CrossANTONIO TEMPESTA (1555-1630)Estimate: GBP 2,500 - 3,500
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