Sold Antique Framed Hans Holbein Print Portrait of a Woman 35 x 43 cms £45

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Antique Hans Holbein Framed Print of an Unknown Woman £45

 

Text beneath reads: 'From the original drawing by Hans Holbein'

'Engraved by F. Bartolozzi R.A Historical Engraver to His Majesty'

'Published as the act directs Jan ry 1 1795 by I. Chamberlain'

 

Size: Height 43 cms Width 35 cms

 

Beautifully rendered portrait.

Discolouration through the middle of the image.

 

In original frame probably Victorian.

Black detailed moulding with gold detail.

Some dents and nicks in frame and small section of moulding missing (see photo) on gold section and frame corner but pretty good condition for age and all part of it's character.

Pinned wood backing.

Original paper backing seal with framers printed details of G H Tucker of Bath

 

Collection from Camberwell, SE5