Lot n° 51
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BLAKE William (1757-1827) - "The circle of... - Lot 51 - Eric Caudron
BLAKE William (1757-1827) - "The circle of the corrupt officials (The devils tormenting Ciampolo)". 1826-1827. Line engraving. Plate II of Dante's "Divine comedy". Ref: Bindman, n°648. Nice proof on wove paper, from a print made in 1953-1954 from the original plates in the Lessing J. Rosenwald collection. Annotated in the lower margin: "Impression made from the plate in my collection 1953-4", signed and dated 6/14/54 in pencil by Lessing Rosenwald (1891-1979, American businessman, collector of art and rare books, and a patron of chess). Good margins. Very good condition. 35,5 x 50,5 cm. Condition A.
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