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A 15th-century matrix for BnF

Result EUR25,120
Published on , by Philippe Dufour
Auction on 29 May 2020 - 14:00 (CEST) - 77, rue Louis-Brindeau - 76600 Le Havre
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This rare example of a printing plate provoked a fine auction brawl, while a large Saunier-stamped flat desk indicated a good deal for quality antique furniture.

Matrice originale en cuivre représentant «L’Adoration des bergers», Paris, 1498,... A 15th-century matrix for BnF
Matrice originale en cuivre représentant «L’Adoration des bergers», Paris, 1498, d’après une composition de Jean d’Ypres, 12,6 8,1 cm.
Adjugé : 25 120 
25 ,120 € : that's how much the Bibliothèque nationale de France paid to pre-empt this original matrix, in copper engraved in intaglio, depicting "The Adoration of the Shepherds" (see the article Matrice…
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Friday 29 May 2020 - 14:00 (CEST)
77, rue Louis-Brindeau - 76600 Le Havre
Le Havre Enchères
Jean D'Ypres
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