Kansas City Collections: Art, Antiques, & Jewelry
Sat, Oct 28, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 109
1470s Incunable Leaf from Plutarch's Lives (Rusch)
Sold for
$300
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A leaf from Plutarch's Parallel Lives, printed by Adolf Rusch ("the R-Printer"), Strasbourg, circa 1470s. The contents of the leaf include a dedication to Cardinal Francesco Piccolomini and a table of contents. Illustrated with floral designs. Antiqua type. Sight approx. 14" x 9". The glazed frame measures 22 1/2" x 17 1/2".
Rusch's was the second printed edition of Plutarch's Parallel Lives, after only Ulrich Han (Rome) in 1470, and preceding Nicolaus Jenson in 1478. In 2021, Christie's London sold a copy of the complete intact Rusch volume for $100,000.
Condition
Vertical and horizontal crease to the leaf, and a little bit of wrinkling from handling. Faint stains to the top and right. Not removed from the frame.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 22.50 in
Width: 17.50 in
Depth: 2.50 in
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