Joseph (Józef) Hecht (Polish, 1891-1951) Reclining polar bear; Northern ducks. Circa 1930. Burin. 168 x 265. Very fine and unique proof on Montval laid paper of the two subjects engraved head-to-tail on a single copperplate (the 1st described by Plumart and Tonneau-Ryckelynck under no. 219 but not reproduced as never encountered, the 2nd an unfinished variant of their no. 152), signed in pencil. Full margins.
Estimate
€180 - €200
Result
€325
Buyer's premium
30%
Joseph (Józef) Hecht (Polish, 1891-1951)
Reclining polar bear; Northern ducks. Circa 1930. Burin. 168 x 265. Very fine and unique proof on Montval laid paper of the two subjects engraved head-to-tail on a single copperplate (the 1st described by Plumart and Tonneau-Ryckelynck under no. 219 but not reproduced as never encountered, the 2nd an unfinished variant of their no. 152), signed in pencil. Full margins.
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