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THBHistoric Costumes of France, 4 Hand-Colored Engravings
Lot 62
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By Guernsey's
Nov 12, 2022
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2022-11-12 14:00:00
2022-11-12 14:00:00
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Original works by Picasso, Chagall, Renoir, Utrillo, Calder, Miro, De Kooning, Warhol, Haring, and other important artists, multi-generational estate art collections to be sold at unreserved auction. Guernsey's auctions@guernseys.com
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- Lot Description
Hand-colored engravings (4)
1852
6.5 x 4 in / 16,5 x 10 cm
Framed: 12 x 9.25 in / 30,5 x 23,5 cm
The 4 engravings included here depict:
Louis Armand de Bourbon, Prince de Conti 1661-1685
Louis de France, Dauphin, son of King Louis XIV and Maria Theresa, 1664-1711.
Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour, Mistress of Louis XV 1721-1764
Francoise d'Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon, second wife to King Louis XIV of France, 1827
Historic Costumes of France, by Paul Lacroix, was produced in 8 volumes containing a total of 640 hand-colored engravings of French costumes dating from the 5th to 19th century, from the reign of Clovis I to Louis-Philippe. The plates were finely colored by hand, with many finished in gold. The illustrations were copied from authentic images on statues, bas-reliefs, tomb effigies, paintings, murals, miniatures, drawings and prints. The subjects included many kings and queens, nobles, famous historical figures, knights, ladies, soldiers, peasants and workers. Paul Lacroix (1806-1884) was a French author and journalist, specializing in French history, culture and bibliography.
Provenance:
Private Collection, Paris
By descent to current owner
Condition/Comment: The colors of the engraving of Jeanne Antoinette Poisson appear to have faded.
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