Stefano della Bella, “Seated Monkey Facing Right”, c. 1641

Stefano della Bella (1610–1664)

“Seated Monkey Facing Right”, circa 1641

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching on fine laid paper, with a narrow margin around the platemark. The impression is strong and well-printed—a near faultless lifetime impression (based on the quality of the line showing no sign of wear to the printing plate). The sheet is in excellent condition, free from tears, holes, folds, abrasions, or significant stains. This is plate 3 from the series of twenty-five plates (including the title plate), “Diversi Animali” (Various Animals). It is an impression from state iii (of iii), with the publisher’s details for Pierre Mariette I (c. 1603–1657) erased from the former state.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 8.4 x 10.6 cm
• Plate mark: 8 x 10.4 cm

Plate Lettering:

• Lower left: “3 Stef. della Bella fecit”
• Lower centre: “Cum priuilegio”

References:

• De Vesme/Massar 692 (Alexandre de Vesme, revised by Phyllis Dearborn Massar, 1971, Stefano della Bella: Catalogue Raisonné, New York, Collectors Editions, [text] p. 111, cat. no. 692, [ill.] p. 133).
• The British Museum describes this print in its second state: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1877-0811-572].

Price & Shipping:

AU$266 (approximately US$178.15 / €151.59/ £132.28), including worldwide express shipping. Please note: Import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.

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