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This sitter of this elegant little portrait, aged 32 at the time Goltzius engraved it in 1580, has not been identified. The Latin motto MODERATA DURANT is from Seneca and means 'things used in moderation endure'. Post Lot Text This lot has been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on the invoice. Please see the Conditions of Sale for further information.
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In addition to the catalogue description: - the sheet trimmed in an octagonal shape outside the oval platemark, on or just inside the platemark in places. - two paper hinges verso Otherwise as described and generally in very good condition.
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Lot 91Sale 18037
Bust of a Man facing leftHENDRICK GOLTZIUS (1558-1617)Estimate: GBP 700 - 1,000
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