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244 - Johannes Wierix - Philip William of Orange - 1600

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€220

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€240 - 360

Sale fees

28%

Johannes Wierix - Philip William of Orange - 1600 Description: This is a finely detailed engraved portrait of Philip William of Orange-Nassau (1554–1618), the eldest son of William the Silent, Prince of Orange, and Anna van Egmont. The prince is depicted standing in richly ornamented armor, wearing the sash and insignia of the Order of the Golden Fleece, to which he was admitted in 1599. The Latin description in the upper margin mentions all Philip William's titles ;“Philip William, by the Grace of God Prince of Orange, Count of Nassau, Katzenelnbogen, Dietz, Vianden, Buren and Leerdam, etc.; Baron of Breda, Diest, Arlay and Grimbergen, etc.” The Engraving is signed “Iohan Wiricx fecit sculpcit et excud.”, made, engraved and published by Johannes Wierix (1549–1615) in 1600. Dimensions: 19,80 x 14 cm Condition: Outstanding impression on thin laid paper, with the full plate border, with wide margins. A small tear in the top margin, not affecting the image. Some rubbing and associated loss of printing ink in the lower left corner. Collector’s mark in lower margin is not jet identified as Lugt-number. Overall in very good condition. Literature: Hollstein Dutch 2142-4(4)-----New Hollstein, no. 2142-4(4) Medium: Engraving Date: 1600

Auction details

OLD MASTER PRINTS - Winter Auction 2026
Thursday, December 3
06:00 PM
St crispijnstraat 23
8870 Izegem, Belgium

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