Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin (1721–1786) Butterflies on Stage, or The Italian Theater. (Plate from the series *Essay de papilloneries [sic] humaines*). Circa 1756–1760. Etching. 235 x 323 [258 x 350 mm]. Baudicour 8; Portalis and Beraldi 2. A very fine print on laid paper, from the 2nd state (of 2), with the engraver’s name erased. Scattered light foxing. Remnants of mounting tabs and small traces of oxidized glue on the reverse. A slight, long, soft diagonal crease across the upper left corner of the subject. Narrow margins. Very rare. Formerly in the collection of Frederick Augustus II of Saxony (Lugt 971); H. J. Delacroix (Lugt 3604). AABM stamp (Lugt 3075).