Anton Prinner (Anna Prinner, known as) (1902-1983)
Elongated figure and eagle (Pl. for Le Livre des morts des anciens Égyptiens, Paris, R. J. Godet, 1948). Copper engraved with etching. 200 x 300. At the foot, two lines of engraved text (upside down): "Great God, grant that my soul may come to me from any place / where it is. If it tarries [sic] let my soul see my body. Other subject engraved on the reverse (kneeling figure with a sword at his feet, giraffe, rooster and horse). Scratched with a chisel in the upper left corner. Inked and varnished.
Live Thursday 25 May 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 281

Anton Prinner (Anna Prinner, known as) (1902-1983) Elongated figure and eagle (Pl. for Le Livre des morts des anciens Égyptiens, Paris, R. J. Godet, 1948). Copper engraved with etching. 200 x 300. At the foot, two lines of engraved text (upside down): "Great God, grant that my soul may come to me from any place / where it is. If it tarries [sic] let my soul see my body. Other subject engraved on the reverse (kneeling figure with a sword at his feet, giraffe, rooster and horse). Scratched with a chisel in the upper left corner. Inked and varnished.

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,200
Result
€1,792
Buyer's premium
28%
Anton Prinner (Anna Prinner, known as) (1902-1983) Elongated figure and eagle (Pl. for Le Livre des morts des anciens Égyptiens, Paris, R. J. Godet, 1948). Copper engraved with etching. 200 x 300. At the foot, two lines of engraved text (upside down): "Great God, grant that my soul may come to me from any place / where it is. If it tarries [sic] let my soul see my body. Other subject engraved on the reverse (kneeling figure with a sword at his feet, giraffe, rooster and horse). Scratched with a chisel in the upper left corner. Inked and varnished.
Sale Thursday 25 May 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 3, rue Favart 75002 Paris