Claude Mellan (1601-1688)
Self-portrait. 1635. Burin. 152x222. Préaud 172. Fine proof on laid paper, 1st state (of 2), before copper reduction, trimmed on the plate cut, oxidized. Strong traces of glue around the verso. Joint: same subject. 116x152. Fine proof on laid paper, of the 2nd state (of 2), the copper reduced, the letter modified, to the address of Odieuvre (after 1688), published in L'Europe illustre. Slight oxidation of the folio. Good margins. Ens. 2 p.
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Lot no. 378

Claude Mellan (1601-1688) Self-portrait. 1635. Burin. 152x222. Préaud 172. Fine proof on laid paper, 1st state (of 2), before copper reduction, trimmed on the plate cut, oxidized. Strong traces of glue around the verso. Joint: same subject. 116x152. Fine proof on laid paper, of the 2nd state (of 2), the copper reduced, the letter modified, to the address of Odieuvre (after 1688), published in L'Europe illustre. Slight oxidation of the folio. Good margins. Ens. 2 p.

Estimate
€120 - €150
Result
€150
Buyer's premium
30%
Claude Mellan (1601-1688) Self-portrait. 1635. Burin. 152x222. Préaud 172. Fine proof on laid paper, 1st state (of 2), before copper reduction, trimmed on the plate cut, oxidized. Strong traces of glue around the verso. Joint: same subject. 116x152. Fine proof on laid paper, of the 2nd state (of 2), the copper reduced, the letter modified, to the address of Odieuvre (after 1688), published in L'Europe illustre. Slight oxidation of the folio. Good margins. Ens. 2 p.
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