William Unger, “Adam and Eve”, 1874, after Palma Vecchio

William Unger (aka Wilhelm Unger) (1837–1932)

“Adam and Eve”, 1874, after a painting by Palma Vecchio (aka Jacopo d'Antonio Negretti; Jacopo Palma) (c.1480–1528), printed by Alfred Cadart (1828–1875) and published in Paris in the art periodical, “Gazette des Beaux-Arts”, 1^st October, 1874, as plate 3 between pages 354 and 355.

Etching and drypoint on fine laid paper.

Size: (sheet) 26.2 x 18.4 cm; (soft platemark) 23.6 x ? cm; (image borderline) 17.6 x 13.2 cm.

Numbered in plate above the image borderline: (right) “3.”

Lettered in plate below the image borderline: (left) “Palma-vecchio pinxit./ Gazette des Beaux-Arts.”; (centre) “ADAM ET EVE.”; (right) “W. Unger sculpsit./ Imp. A. Cadart,Paris.”

Condition: a strong and well-printed (near faultless) impression with margins possibly as published. The sheet is in a near pristine condition with no tears, holes, abrasions or significant stains.

I am selling this exquisite etching, for AU$243 (equivalent to approximately US$157.75, EUR 136.66, or GBP 117.64 at the time of listing) and includes Express Mail Service (EMS) postage and handling to any worldwide destination. Please note that any import duties or taxes levied by the destination country are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the purchase price. Payment is requested in Australian dollars (AU$243).

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