Jean Boucher, known as Boucher de Bourges (1575–1632)
The Virgin in a niche holding the Child. Circa 1600. Etching. 95 x 147 [110 x 160 mm]. Robert-Dumesnil, I.F.F. 2. A very fine print on thin laid paper. Scattered light foxing. Old pencil annotation on the reverse: “Extremely rare.” Narrow margins. Formerly in the collection of Chevalier J. Camberlyn (Lugt 514; his stamp is visible on the obverse, lower left). AABM stamp (Lugt 3075).

The BnF collections preserve 7 etchings by this engraver, who is believed to have been Pierre Mignard’s first master. His surname is spelled “Bouchier” in those records.
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Lot no. 11

Jean Boucher, known as Boucher de Bourges (1575–1632) The Virgin in a niche holding the Child. Circa 1600. Etching. 95 x 147 [110 x 160 mm]. Robert-Dumesnil, I.F.F. 2. A very fine print on thin laid paper. Scattered light foxing. Old pencil annotation on the reverse: “Extremely rare.” Narrow margins. Formerly in the collection of Chevalier J. Camberlyn (Lugt 514; his stamp is visible on the obverse, lower left). AABM stamp (Lugt 3075). The BnF collections preserve 7 etchings by this engraver, who is believed to have been Pierre Mignard’s first master. His surname is spelled “Bouchier” in those records.

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€2,000 - €3,000
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31.8%
Jean Boucher, known as Boucher de Bourges (1575–1632) The Virgin in a niche holding the Child. Circa 1600. Etching. 95 x 147 [110 x 160 mm]. Robert-Dumesnil, I.F.F. 2. A very fine print on thin laid paper. Scattered light foxing. Old pencil annotation on the reverse: “Extremely rare.” Narrow margins. Formerly in the collection of Chevalier J. Camberlyn (Lugt 514; his stamp is visible on the obverse, lower left). AABM stamp (Lugt 3075). The BnF collections preserve 7 etchings by this engraver, who is believed to have been Pierre Mignard’s first master. His surname is spelled “Bouchier” in those records.
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