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Hollstein records only three impression of this print in public collections, two in Munich and one at Princeton. Another impression is at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
For another etching by this artist, please see lot 116.
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In addition to the catalogue description: - trimmed to or just inside the platemark, with thread margins in places. - a tiny scuff with associated hole at centre right (circa 1 x 1 mm.) - two small thin spots with associated tiny nicks, one at the upper sheet edge at centre, one at the right sheet corner. - two paper hinges at the upper sheet edge verso. - a couple of light pencil inscriptions verso. Otherwise as described in the catalogue and in good condition.
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Lot 112Sale 20187
Hercules and Antaeus GIOVANNI PIETRO POSSENTI (1618-1659)Estimate: GBP 1,500 - 2,500
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