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Lot n° 285

Collection of 5 seascapes. Probably 16th century....

Collection of 5 seascapes. Probably 16th century. Each etchings, later colored. Each on laid paper (partly with unidentifiable WZ). Sheet dimensions from 23.2 x 15.2 cm to 25.3 x 21 cm. Each mounted under passepartout in places. - Slight losses to margins. Some traces of storage, age and soiling. 1 work with restored marginal tear. Verso with traces of former mounting. Overall still good. Excellent, fine-lined impressions of the almost full-size depictions, partly with finely drawn platemark. England Collection of 5 seascapes. Probably 16th century. Each etchings, later colored. Each on laid paper (partly with unidentifiable WZ). Sheet dimensions from 23.2 x 15.2 cm to 25.3 x 21 cm. Each mounted under passepartout in places. - Slight losses to margins. Some traces of storage, age and soiling. 1 work with restored marginal tear. Verso with traces of former mounting. Overall still good. Excellent, fine-line impressions of the almost full-format depictions, some with finely drawn platemark. Depicted is a historical, medieval naval battle with ships in various views. The related series shows ships from two different camps attacking at sea as well as individual views of the battle as cannons are fired. The focus is on the equipment of the sailing ships. Some of the ships are fighting under the English flag and for the Crown. Collection of 5 seascapes. Each etching, later colored. Each on laid paper. Each spot-mounted to mat. - Small defects in margins. Few traces of storage, age and soiling. 1 work with restored marginal tear. On the verso with traces of glue from former mounting. Overall still good. Excellent, finely-drawn impressions of the almost full-format depictions. - Depicted is a historical, medieval naval battle with ships in various views. The series shows ships from two different camps during attacks at sea as well as individual views of the battle as cannons are fired. The focus is on the equipment of the sailing ships. Some of the ships are fighting under the English flag and for the Crown. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.