Bidspirit auction | A 19TH CENTURY EX LIBRIS,

A 19TH CENTURY EX LIBRIS, V. HEFNER ALTENECK - This is the reverse side of a wooden panel, likely from a painting or a wax relief, containing both: A bookplate or heraldic label with the name: v. Hefner Altenech (variant of von Hefner-Alteneck), likely referring to Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811–1903), a notable German historian and collector. His personal crest shows a crescent and an eagle, matching the label at the top. A handwritten label beneath gives attribution and historical context. Transcription of the Label (German cursive, Latin script): Susanna In Wachs modellirt von Abraham Bloemaert Maler, Kupferstecher, Form- Schneider, geb. z. Goricum † 1564.2 + zu Utrecht † 1642. Translation (to English): Susanna modeled in wax by Abraham Bloemaert Painter, engraver, block-cutter, Born in Gorinchem born 1564 – died in Utrecht 1642. This likely refers to a wax portrait or relief of Susanna (possibly from the Biblical story of Susanna and the Elders), attributed to Abraham Bloemaert (1566–1651), a prominent Dutch Mannerist painter and teacher. The mention of Bloemaert as Kupferstecher (engraver) and Formschneider (woodblock cutter) is historically accurate—he worked across media. The heraldic label suggests the object may have once been part of the Hefner-Alteneck collection, a known antiquarian and art collector of the 19th century. Dimensions: 9 3/4 x 7 3/4 in., (25 x 19.5 cm.) Condition: Antique condition, paper fragile. Bookplate with small tear to bottom and small hole to top right. Some general wear to surface. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.