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Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) - St Catherine Of Alexandria In The Clouds, Circa 1620-1621 [hollstein, 1], A Later 19th Century Impression

St Catherine Of Alexandria In The Clouds, Circa 1620-1621 [hollstein, 1], A Later 19th Century Impression

etching and engraving on laid paper with "e. desloye et c." (netherlands and paris) watermark
Signed "P. Paul Rubens fecit" in the plate lower left. Contained in an antique Florentine silver gilt carved wood and gilded frame.Plate/Sheet 8.5 x 5.7 in - 21.7 x 14.5 cm; 10.6 x 7.1 in - 26.9 x 18 cm
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "Fine Prints & Photography" held on Thu, Apr 11, 2019.
Lot 169
Estimate: CAD $300 - $500
Realised: CAD $510

Lot description - from the online catalogue*


This etching is considered to be the only print to be executed by Rubens himself. Rubens probably made no more than three etchings. This sheet depicts the saint atop the wheel of her martyrdom, just as Rubens painted her in the Jesuit church in Antwerp (1620/21).
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Waddington's auction house for permission to use.
St Catherine Of Alexandria In The Clouds, Circa 1620-1621 [hollstein, 1], A Later 19th Century Impression by artist Sir Peter Paul Rubens