Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin (1721–1786)
The Duel. (Plate from the series *Essay de papilloneries [sic] humaines*). Circa 1756–1760. Etching. 233 x 325 [256 x 351 mm]. Baudicour 10; 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. Several small brown spots on the surface within the subject (caused by small oxidized particles). Remnants of mounting tabs and small traces of glue on the reverse. Slight diagonal crease across the sheet. Dust at the bottom of the sheet. Narrow margins. Very rare. Formerly in the collection of H. J. Delacroix (Lugt 3604). AABM stamp (Lugt 3075).
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Lot no. 59

Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin (1721–1786) The Duel. (Plate from the series *Essay de papilloneries [sic] humaines*). Circa 1756–1760. Etching. 233 x 325 [256 x 351 mm]. Baudicour 10; 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. Several small brown spots on the surface within the subject (caused by small oxidized particles). Remnants of mounting tabs and small traces of glue on the reverse. Slight diagonal crease across the sheet. Dust at the bottom of the sheet. Narrow margins. Very rare. Formerly in the collection of 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) The Duel. (Plate from the series *Essay de papilloneries [sic] humaines*). Circa 1756–1760. Etching. 233 x 325 [256 x 351 mm]. Baudicour 10; 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. Several small brown spots on the surface within the subject (caused by small oxidized particles). Remnants of mounting tabs and small traces of glue on the reverse. Slight diagonal crease across the sheet. Dust at the bottom of the sheet. Narrow margins. Very rare. Formerly in the collection of H. J. Delacroix (Lugt 3604). AABM stamp (Lugt 3075).
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