Prints and Multiples
Prints and Multiples
Property from the Estate of Jhr. ir. G.C. (Gijs) Six van Wimmenum (1892 – 1975)
ALBRECHT DÜRER | THE TURKISH FAMILY; THREE PEASANTS IN CONVERSATION; AND THE BAGPIPER (B. 85, 86, 91; M., HOLL. 80, 87, 90)
Auction Closed
September 17, 04:10 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property from the Estate of Jhr. ir. G.C. (Gijs) Six van Wimmenum (1892 – 1975)
ALBRECHT DÜRER
1471 - 1528
THE TURKISH FAMILY; THREE PEASANTS IN CONVERSATION; AND THE BAGPIPER (B. 85, 86, 91; M., HOLL. 80, 87, 90)
Engraving, circa 1486, a delicate Meder d impression; with B. 86 and B. 91, engravings, circa 1497 and 1514, both Meder c impressions, printing with heavy plate tone, each unframed
smallest sheet (B. 85): 110 by 72mm 4⅜ by 2⅞in
largest sheet (B. 91): 115 by 73mm 4½ by 2⅞in
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The collection of Prof. Jhr. Dr. Jan Six van Hillegom en Wimmenum (1857 - 1926), sold in his sale at Frederik Muller & Cie, Amsterdam, 17-18 October 1928, Lot 525; where acquired by his son Jhr. ir. G.C. (Gijs) Six van Wimmenum (1892 – 1975); thence by descent to the present owners