Lot 44: Giovanni Antonio da Brescia (active circa 1490-1525) after Nicoletto da Modena (active circa 1500-1520)

Giovanni Antonio da Brescia (active circa 1490-1525) after Nicoletto da Modena (active circa 1500-1520)
An ornamental Panel with Figures (B. 22)
engraving, circa 1516, a very good impression of this very rare print (Hind recorded only six other impressions, all in institutions), printed in dark brown ink, trimmed slightly unevenly close to or fractionally into the subject, an inconspicuous horizontal crease through the centre of the sheet, other minor creases with tiny touches of wear, occasional pale brown staining, laid onto an album sheet at the edges verso
S. 261 x 127 mm.

Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth; Old Master Prints from Chatsworth, Christie's, London, 5 December 1985, lot 53 (£ 5,000).

VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.