Claude Mellan (1598-1588) (after)

The Holy Face. Copy by Dudesert. 1735. Burin. 320 x 440. I.F.F. XVIIIe, tome 7, p. 491 (the only proof cited for this "burin engraver, unknown", with the date 1739 - which should read 1735). Fine proof on watermarked laid paper (cross of the Holy Spirit in a rosary, Gaudriault 300, "en 1655 ou après"). Sheet oxidation. Median horizontal drying fold. Wormhole above Christ's right eyebrow. Rousseurs. Narrow margins at head and foot, good margins on other two sides.
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Lot no. 3

Claude Mellan (1598-1588) (after) The Holy Face. Copy by Dudesert. 1735. Burin. 320 x 440. I.F.F. XVIIIe, tome 7, p. 491 (the only proof cited for this "burin engraver, unknown", with the date 1739 - which should read 1735). Fine proof on watermarked laid paper (cross of the Holy Spirit in a rosary, Gaudriault 300, "en 1655 ou après"). Sheet oxidation. Median horizontal drying fold. Wormhole above Christ's right eyebrow. Rousseurs. Narrow margins at head and foot, good margins on other two sides.

Estimate
€600 - €800
Result
€1,950
Buyer's premium
30%
Claude Mellan (1598-1588) (after) The Holy Face. Copy by Dudesert. 1735. Burin. 320 x 440. I.F.F. XVIIIe, tome 7, p. 491 (the only proof cited for this "burin engraver, unknown", with the date 1739 - which should read 1735). Fine proof on watermarked laid paper (cross of the Holy Spirit in a rosary, Gaudriault 300, "en 1655 ou après"). Sheet oxidation. Median horizontal drying fold. Wormhole above Christ's right eyebrow. Rousseurs. Narrow margins at head and foot, good margins on other two sides.
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