Accademia Fine Art
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GEORG PENCZ (Wrocław c. 1500 – Leipzig, 1550)
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124
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GEORG PENCZ (Wrocław c. 1500 – Leipzig, 1550)
See original version (French)
Estimate 100 € - 200 €
Voluntary lot
Description
GEORG PENCZ (Wrocław c. 1500 – Leipzig, 1550)
Virginius killing his daughter in the presence of Appius Claudius
Chisel proof, c. 1546–1547. Wear and foxing.
Dimensions: 11.3 x 7.4 cm
Bibliography: Hollstein, German Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts, no. 125; Bartsch, vol. VIII.
The scene is taken from Livy’s account of the decemvir Appius Claudius. Probably a pupil of Dürer and a member of the Nuremberg ‘Little Masters’ group, Pencz excels in these small-format compositions on subjects drawn from ancient history, engraved with great finesse.
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About the sale
Day 1: Major Classical Art Auction – Old Master Paintings, Sculptures, Furniture, Archaeological Artefacts, Asian Art, Curiosities, Glassware, Silverware
Auction location
Auction time
11/11/2026 à 14h30
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