Description
Authentic set of four (4) early 18th century original chiaroscuro woodcuts
After Hubert Goltzius (Dutch, 1526-1583)
"Emperors of Rome" early 18th century (1708)
Chiarusco Woodcuts on laid paper (Two woodblocks used for each print)
Unsigned
Pulled from "Emperors of Rome and Medieval and Renaissance Rulers", 1708
Published by Henricus & Cornelius Verdussen, Antwerp,
This authentic set of four (4) early 18th century original chiaroscuro woodcuts (c.1708) is after the original drawings by Hubert Goltzius. (Dutch, 1526-1583). They depicts Roman emperors. On the reverse of each is a description in Latin. Published in Antwerp, Belgium in 1708. These prints are rare and it is difficult to acquire sets of more than 3 or 4 of these woodcuts. Most retail prices range between $200-$350 each. When I fist saw some of them years ago at the Cincinnati Art Museum I loved them! Dimensions: Apprx. . 9" x 10.5" plus folds at top and bottom of sheet (each fold apprx. 1") ; each medallion apprx. 7" diameter. Please see our other listings from this series. The one-sided mat is apprx. 13" x 10.5"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good
Origin:
Belgium
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Woodcut
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed
Art Subjects: Portrait
Country of Origin: Belgium
After Hubert Goltzius (Dutch, 1526-1583)
"Emperors of Rome" early 18th century (1708)
Chiarusco Woodcuts on laid paper (Two woodblocks used for each print)
Unsigned
Pulled from "Emperors of Rome and Medieval and Renaissance Rulers", 1708
Published by Henricus & Cornelius Verdussen, Antwerp,
This authentic set of four (4) early 18th century original chiaroscuro woodcuts (c.1708) is after the original drawings by Hubert Goltzius. (Dutch, 1526-1583). They depicts Roman emperors. On the reverse of each is a description in Latin. Published in Antwerp, Belgium in 1708. These prints are rare and it is difficult to acquire sets of more than 3 or 4 of these woodcuts. Most retail prices range between $200-$350 each. When I fist saw some of them years ago at the Cincinnati Art Museum I loved them! Dimensions: Apprx. . 9" x 10.5" plus folds at top and bottom of sheet (each fold apprx. 1") ; each medallion apprx. 7" diameter. Please see our other listings from this series. The one-sided mat is apprx. 13" x 10.5"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good
Origin:
Belgium
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Woodcut
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed
Art Subjects: Portrait
Country of Origin: Belgium
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
10.5 x 13.5 x 0.1 in
Authentic Antique Early 18th C. Hubert Goltzius "Emperors of Rome" Chiaroscuro Woodcuts - Set of 4
Estimate $360-$560
Starting Bid
$180
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