Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin (1721–1786) La Toillette (sic). Plate from the series *Essay de papilloneries [sic] humaines*. Circa 1756–1760. Etching. 231 x 323 [250 x 346 mm]. Baudicour 12; Portalis and Beraldi 2. A very fine print on laid paper, from the second state (of 2), with the engraver’s name erased. Scattered light foxing. Traces of gentle creases. Remnants of mounting tabs and small traces of glue 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
€6,000 - €8,000
Buyer's premium
31.8%
Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin (1721–1786)
La Toillette (sic). Plate from the series *Essay de papilloneries [sic] humaines*. Circa 1756–1760. Etching. 231 x 323 [250 x 346 mm]. Baudicour 12; Portalis and Beraldi 2. A very fine print on laid paper, from the second state (of 2), with the engraver’s name erased. Scattered light foxing. Traces of gentle creases. Remnants of mounting tabs and small traces of glue 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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