Augustin de Saint-Aubin (1736–1807) (after) The Concert. 1774. Engraved by A.-J. Duclos. 430 x 320 [445 x 335 mm]. Bocher 403. A very fine print on laid paper, from the second state (of 3), before the inscription “Graveur du Roy” appeared after the artist’s name beneath the square line, before the address and the privilege, the names of the nobility heavily crossed out with brushstrokes within the ornamental panel. A large, light, circular foxing spot on the word “Comtesse.” A few other rare foxing spots. Narrow margins. AABM stamp (Lugt 3075). Inset: same subject. [370 x 237 mm]. Very fine print on beige laid paper, pure etching, with the names and title added in pencil, trimmed to the plate edge. Small water stains. Scattered tiny splatters of sepia ink along the edges. AABM stamp (Lugt 3075). Set of 2 sheets.
Estimate
€1,000 - €1,200
Buyer's premium
31.8%
Augustin de Saint-Aubin (1736–1807) (after)
The Concert. 1774. Engraved by A.-J. Duclos. 430 x 320 [445 x 335 mm]. Bocher 403. A very fine print on laid paper, from the second state (of 3), before the inscription “Graveur du Roy” appeared after the artist’s name beneath the square line, before the address and the privilege, the names of the nobility heavily crossed out with brushstrokes within the ornamental panel. A large, light, circular foxing spot on the word “Comtesse.” A few other rare foxing spots. Narrow margins. AABM stamp (Lugt 3075).
Inset: same subject. [370 x 237 mm]. Very fine print on beige laid paper, pure etching, with the names and title added in pencil, trimmed to the plate edge. Small water stains. Scattered tiny splatters of sepia ink along the edges. AABM stamp (Lugt 3075).
Set of 2 sheets.
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