Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin (1721–1786)
Dancing Butterflies, or Country Ballet. (Plate from the series *Essay de papilloneries [sic] humaines*). Circa 1756–1760. Etching. 231 x 325 [251 x 350 mm]. Baudicour 9; 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 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. 58

Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin (1721–1786) Dancing Butterflies, or Country Ballet. (Plate from the series *Essay de papilloneries [sic] humaines*). Circa 1756–1760. Etching. 231 x 325 [251 x 350 mm]. Baudicour 9; 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 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).

Estimate
€4,000 - €5,000
Buyer's premium
31.8%
Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin (1721–1786) Dancing Butterflies, or Country Ballet. (Plate from the series *Essay de papilloneries [sic] humaines*). Circa 1756–1760. Etching. 231 x 325 [251 x 350 mm]. Baudicour 9; 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 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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