Exhibition : Images du Grand Siècle, nr 78. Good impression printed on silk of the only state, the slightly blurry image, especially at foot and on left. A few defects at silk, a small hole under the foot of Mary-Magdalene, a few rare stains. Very rare. Our engraving adopts the model initiated by Jean de […]
Boucard and Goodfriend nr 168 (IV/V) and 51. Very good impression on parchemin printed in two tons, black and sepia, of 4e state (of 5), before the (rayure du cuivre). Good margins. The right part of the platemark was engraved by Buhot ca 1875-1877, then the artist engraved the left side ten years later.
Tabanelli nr 46 (I/II). Very good impression on laid paper of first state (of 2), before the ombrella, the cushion and the pinting, signed and dedicated “à mon ami Sagot”. Rares handling creases and rests of sticky paper at top on the back. Good margins.
Malassis and Thibaudeau nr 565 (II/VI?); Bliss nr 565; I.F.F. nr 243. Very good impression on laid paper of 2nd state (of 6) before the platemark reduced, heightened by the artist and signed. Small margins. The first three states would have only been drawn in a total of 24 trials.
Hollstein nr 7; P. Lafond nr 7 (after Bosch); Exhib. Fondation Custodia, Hieronymus Cock : The Renaissance in Print nr 62 (attributed to C. Cort). Good impression trimmed out the engraved frame, the letter cropped, of first state (of 2), with Cock’s address. Many small thin paper areas and small tears restored; vertical tear restored […]
Mellerio nr 196. Very good impression on flying china paper of the only state. A few handling creases, mostly at top; two short marginal tears restored and small thin paper areas in the corners; a vertical crease in raking light. Good margins. Edition of 20 impressions and a few impressions of essay. Dry stamp of […]
Fenaille nr 27 (II/IV). Good impression trimmed at the platemark on three sides, theautor’s address trimmed at foot. Rubbing traces; a few very rare small defects; small stains on the back.
New Hollstein nr 158. Good impression of the only state, trimmed out the platemark. Vertical tear repair of about 80mm at foot; two other small tears repaired in the letter; bottom margin restored. First plate to a set of five “Market and kitchen scenes”, 1603
Very good impression on strong laid paper, printed in colors and rehaussée de gouache. Small foxings mostly marginal and on the back; rubbing trace. Good margins. Antonio Balestra (1666+1740), italian painter, also executed également some beautifull etchings. Plate to the set “Rittrati di Pittori…” 1789 and next.
New Hollstein nr 337 (II/III). Very good impression of 2nd state (of 3) with the number and P. Galle’s address. A few small pinholes at top; a few rare small foxings; some creases; small thin paper areas à la pointe des angles inférieurs. Watermark : double C crowned. Plate to the set of a title […]
D. Frélaut nr 331 (XX/XX). Very good impression on old laid paper, of the last state, dédicated, signed, annotated and titled. Edition in this state of 50 impressions more some trials.