Coloured German woodcut of the 15th century of exceptionally fine quality and good preservation, from the collection of S.
St. Nicholas by Unknown Artist, 15th century
© British Museum
Details
- Medium:
- Coloured woodcut
- Dimensions:
- 27.5 x 19.7 cm
- Art Fund grant:
- £75 ( Total: £125)
- Acquired in:
- 1915
- Vendor:
- Per BM
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.
Provenance
Collection of S Leigh Sotheby.
Venue details
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