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print_143
title
The Four Seasons & The Twelve Months (Menses XII Anni Solaris)
maker
Sadeler, Egidius
date
1607 (appr.)
size
The 12 Months: 21,2 x 28,3 cm. WITH: The 4 seasons: 23,2 x 32,3 cm.
technique
Copperplate engravings.
condition
For The"12 months": Verso's Blank, generous margins (unevenly trimmed)some unobstrusive, marginal stains. Fine, but somewhat later, XVII-Th. Century impressions. "The 4 Seasons":Also; blank verso's. Generous, unevenly trimmed margins. Very good, strong and dark impressions. The title page to the months; restored, old folds professionally strengthened, margins soiled, but well printed and rare.
signature
At Tiltle Page, and all prints are signed. The 4 Seasons: lower left-hand side; P.Stephani Invent. Eg Sadeler Excud
colouring
Uncloured
description
Elaborately engraves suites of the 12 months, with all the allegories and symbols one can think of, as well as the Zodiacal sign at the top of this fine prints. Very richly staffed with finely captured figures and very, very nicely designed landscapes and trees. The [very rare] title page gives within an architectural frieze, with an elaborately engraved portico, 4 allegorical figures in niches, and a sword carrying man at the centre. at the bottom, a 4 line dedication to the archduke of Austria. The 4 Seasons; Masterly executed prints, richly staffed with well chosen symbolic and allegorical figures ,dreamlike landscapes ans trees ,fine architectural details; Very very fine and most decorative. A true masterwork. (These two suites may eventually be sold separately)
ouvre
Hollstein; Dutch.
watermark
Not found.
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price
9.800
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