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St. Nicholas

Unknown artist, 15th century

Coloured German woodcut of the 15th century of exceptionally fine quality and good preservation, from the collection of S. Leigh Sotheby, author of 'Principia Typographica'. Purchased by a small number of subscribers for £125 including a grant of £75 from the Art Fund and presented to the British Museum.

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Title of artwork, date

St. Nicholas, 15th century

Date supported

1915

Medium and material

Coloured woodcut

Dimensions

27.5 x 19.7 cm

Grant

75

Total cost

125

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