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LORFORDS ANTIQUES

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Collection of nine original mid-16th Century woodcut engraved medallion portraits of Roman Emperors.
With architectural borders and Latin inscriptions. Zurich, 1559. 
These portraits were designed by Rudolf Manuel Deutsch, a prolific Swiss artist, cut by Rudolf Wyssenback, and printed by Andreas Gessner. Woodcutting is the oldest form of print-making.
This relief process involved carving designs into the surface of a wooden block, the raised areas would then be inked and printed whilst the recessed areas remained blank. 
They are presented in hand-decorated silver gilt and grey frames. These would make a stunning feature on a gallery wall and are a great piece of history.   

  • Period:
    • Price: £5,900.00
    • €7,109 Euro
    • $7,413 US Dollar
  • Location: Gloucestershire
    • Dimensions: H: 55cm (21.65in)
    • W: 45cm (17.72in)
    • D: 4cm (1.57in)