Object number2019.4.1

The King of Men, from: The Large Deck of Playing Cards

Datec. 1465-1500

Artist Israhel van Meckenem, the younger (German, 1440 - 1503)

after Master E.S. (German/Swiss, active c. 1450–1467)

CultureGerman

MediumEngraving on cream laid paper

DimensionsSheet: 122 × 81 mm (12.2 × 8.1 cm)

Credit LinePurchase, gift of Henry-Russell Hitchcock, by exchange

Period15th c

Classification(s)

Catalogue raisonnéLehrs 535, Hollstein 535, Geisberg 516ProvenanceDukes of Sachsen-Gotha, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha; sold at C. G. Boerner, Leipzig, 2 & 3 May 1932, lot 41 ('... Sehr schön, aber beschnitten. Eine dünne Stelle.') (Mk 200; to Matthiessen).
With Galerie Matthiessen, Berlin, acquired at the above sale.
With P. & D. Colnaghi, London, with their stock number C. 9638 MK in pencil verso; presumably acquired from the above.
With M. Knoedler & Co., New York, in partnership with the above; sold on 30 December 1933 ($245), presumably to the below.
Carl W. Jones (1887-1957), Minneapolis (his label on the backboard); then by descent to the owners prior to purchase at Chirstie's.

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Terms

parallel rulers (navigational tools)

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