Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin (1721–1786)
Title for the 2nd suite, *Essay de papilloneries [sic] humaines*. Circa 1756–1760. Etching. 282 x 188 [323 x 226 mm]. Baudicour 7; Portalis and Beraldi 2. A very fine print on laid paper, from the second state (of 2), addressed to Fessard, with the engraver’s name erased. Scattered light foxing. Remnants of mounting tabs on the reverse. Small margins. Very rare. Formerly in the collection of Frederick Augustus II of Saxony (Lugt 971); H. J. Delacroix (Lugt 3604). AABM stamp (Lugt 3075).
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Lot no. 56

Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin (1721–1786) Title for the 2nd suite, *Essay de papilloneries [sic] humaines*. Circa 1756–1760. Etching. 282 x 188 [323 x 226 mm]. Baudicour 7; Portalis and Beraldi 2. A very fine print on laid paper, from the second state (of 2), addressed to Fessard, with the engraver’s name erased. Scattered light foxing. Remnants of mounting tabs on the reverse. Small margins. Very rare. Formerly in the collection of Frederick Augustus II of Saxony (Lugt 971); H. J. Delacroix (Lugt 3604). AABM stamp (Lugt 3075).

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€1,200 - €1,500
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31.8%
Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin (1721–1786) Title for the 2nd suite, *Essay de papilloneries [sic] humaines*. Circa 1756–1760. Etching. 282 x 188 [323 x 226 mm]. Baudicour 7; Portalis and Beraldi 2. A very fine print on laid paper, from the second state (of 2), addressed to Fessard, with the engraver’s name erased. Scattered light foxing. Remnants of mounting tabs on the reverse. Small margins. Very rare. Formerly in the collection of Frederick Augustus II of Saxony (Lugt 971); H. J. Delacroix (Lugt 3604). AABM stamp (Lugt 3075).
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