Lot 25: Augustin Hirschvogel

Augustin Hirschvogel
Castle Yard (Sch., B. 71; Holl. 44)
etching, 1546, watermark Double-headed Eagle in Shield with Crown and Initials M (similar to Briquet 326, 1589-91, Brünn), a good though slightly later impression of this rare etching, printing with a light platetone, with margins, some foxing and minor staining, a small rustmark in the sky, at tear and three small paper losses in the lower margin, the sheet backed in this area, an old paper guard with associated staining along the left sheet edge where previously bound, generally in good condition
P. 143 x 214 mm., S. 178 x 242 mm.