$2,250
Sheet: 14 1/4 x 14 1/8 inches (irregular). Toning to sheet with some evidence of mat burn. Some scattered areas of discoloration to sheet throughout; likely due to inherent issues of paper. Sheet is affixed to backing board via two paper tape corners at upper left and right corners. Sheet has been folded horizontally across center. There are three repairs to sheet; one in upper right corner, and two along folds at left and right edges. Image is richly inked and engraved lines are crisp. Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617) The Fall of Tantalus from The Four Disgracers, 1588; Engraving; 13" diameter (plate); 14 1/2" x 14 1/2" (sheet); Literature: Bartsch 258, Hollstein 306, Strauss 257; Provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania; Note: One of four plates from this series done in collaboration with Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem.
Auctioneer:
Rago
Date:
2019-11-09
