Gilles Demarteau l'Aîné (1722-1776)
Expressive heads. Engraving in pencil after Monnet, Pierre, Raphaël... Each [690 x 510] or [510 x 690]. Printed in sanguine. Reunion of 7 very fine proofs on laid paper. Dusting, foxing, accidents and tears to leaf edges. Some annotations in pen and sepia ink. The words "du Roi" scratched into some plates. All margins. Joint: other subjects engraved by Lucien, Roubillac, Varin... Same condition. Set of 13 p.
Live Wednesday 28 May 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 17

Gilles Demarteau l'Aîné (1722-1776) Expressive heads. Engraving in pencil after Monnet, Pierre, Raphaël... Each [690 x 510] or [510 x 690]. Printed in sanguine. Reunion of 7 very fine proofs on laid paper. Dusting, foxing, accidents and tears to leaf edges. Some annotations in pen and sepia ink. The words "du Roi" scratched into some plates. All margins. Joint: other subjects engraved by Lucien, Roubillac, Varin... Same condition. Set of 13 p.

Estimate
€600 - €800
Result
€659
Buyer's premium
30%
Gilles Demarteau l'Aîné (1722-1776) Expressive heads. Engraving in pencil after Monnet, Pierre, Raphaël... Each [690 x 510] or [510 x 690]. Printed in sanguine. Reunion of 7 very fine proofs on laid paper. Dusting, foxing, accidents and tears to leaf edges. Some annotations in pen and sepia ink. The words "du Roi" scratched into some plates. All margins. Joint: other subjects engraved by Lucien, Roubillac, Varin... Same condition. Set of 13 p.
Sale Wednesday 28 May 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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