Figures & Portraits · 16th century
€ 990
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
GoodWear consistent with age and use.
Antique print, titled: 'Sigibertus I Metensis Rex (…)'
Original and very rare antique print showing a full length portrait of Sigebert I (c. 535 – c. 575), the Germanic king of Austrasia from the death of his father in 561 to his own death. He was the third surviving son out of four of Clotaire I and Ingund. His reign found him mostly occupied with a successful civil war against his half-brother, Chilperic.
From: 'Austriacae gentis imaginum pars prima' by Francesco Tertii' publshed 1569.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Gaspare Oselli ' after 'Francesco Terzi'. Made by 'Gaspare Oselli' after an anonymous artist. Gaspare Oselli, Gaspare ab Avibus, Gaspar Patavinus (1536 - 1577). Engraver; half-brother of Niccolo Nelli. Many of his works are unacknowledged copies of plates by other engravers. Made plates for Francesco Terzi's 'Austriacae Gentis Imagines', published over a number of years.
Condition: Good, given age. A few spots and some soiling. Attached to carrier sheet. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
