Lot no. 226
Esoteric printing die
Monoxyl plate with dark patina decorated with an old man with a lantern, Death armed with his scythe and a shovel, standing in a circle with hieroglyphic emblems. A magician is trying to lift the spell cast by a witch. Three frightening winged heads dominate the scene.
Switzerland or Germany, 19th century
H 20 cm - W 33.5 cm
Cracks
From the Ferri sale on 7 April 2005
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Folk Art
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