Hans Holbein Colored Stipple Engraving Portrait of Female Court Member, Circa 1812, With Coa, Framed

Description

Hans Holbein Stipple Color Engraving Portrait of Anne Cresacre "In His Majesty's Collection"

Certificate of Authenticity from Paul B. Victorius, … more Hans Holbein Stipple Color Engraving Portrait of Anne Cresacre "In His Majesty's Collection"

Certificate of Authenticity from Paul B. Victorius, Charlottesville, Virginia, is attached to the back.



This is a colored stipple engraving by or after Hans Holbein "In His Majesty's Collection" -- from the collection of England's King Henry VIII.

The subject of the portrait is Anne Cresacre, who was the ward of Thomas More, and was then betrothed to More's son, John. This drawing is one of seven fine surviving studies drawn by Holbein for his group portrait of Thomas More's family.

Text in the engraving reads:
"Pl. VIII." (upper right)
"Holbein" (lower left)
"Facius Sc." (lower right)
"In His Majesty's Collection." (lower center)

On the back is attached a COA from Paul B. Victorius of Charlottesville, VA.

Published circa 1812 by John Chamberlaine.


FRAMING
- Framed by the famous Victorius Incorporated shop in Charlottesville, VA.
- Solid wood frame with gold tone finish.
- Linen matting with unique gold-tone metal trim with curved corners surrounding the portrait.
- Print is protected by glass


DIMENSIONS (approximate)

Frame
H 16.5 inches
W 13.5 inches
D 0.65 inches

Sight Window
H 10.25 inches
W 7 inches


CONDITION
- Excellent condition.
- Frame an area of reduced shininess on the outside, lower portion of the left upright.
- Black specks and flecks on the paper appear to be part of the composition of the paper. less