Lucas Cranach d. Ä.
The First tournament
Details
Bartsch VII, 293, Nr. 124; Hollstein 116 II (von II); Schuchardt 129.
Provenienz:
Adalbert Freiherr von Lanna (1836-1909), Prag, verso mit dem Stempel (Lugt 2773).
Description
A very good, strong impression of this rare print. With a margin up to 10 mm wide around the boarderline.
Cranach depicts a large tournament on a demarcated square, which is being watched more or less attentively by many onlookers from all walks of life. Emperor Maximilian had given the tournament a new impetus, wanting to promote knightly skills. – With a smoothed centrefold on the verso and old mounting strips in the upper corners. Paper somewhat brownstained and darkened. A small marginal tear at the upper edge, otherwise in good condition. Very rare!
More works by this artist in current auctions
* All results incl. buyer’s premium (27%) without VAT. No guarantee, subject to error.
** All post-auction prices excl. buyer's premium and VAT. No guarantee, subject to error.
*** Conditional Sale: The bid was accepted below the limit. Acquisition of the work may still be possible in our post-auction sale.
R = regular taxation
N = differential taxation on works of art which originate from a country outside of the EU
The private or commercial use of images shown on this Website, in particular through duplication or dissemination, is not permitted. All rights reserved.