Lot 65
  • 65

Jean-François Janinet

Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description

  • Jean-François Janinet
  • Le Baiser de l'Amour; and le Baiser de l'Amitié (after Louis Doublet) (Portalis-Béraldi 21-22)
  • 2 MEZZOTINTS
  • each image: approx. 27.5 by 22.5cm 10 7/8 by 8 7/8 in
  • each sheet: approx. 33.1 by 25.9cm 13 by 10 1/8 in
Two colour stipple engravings, both the second (final), on wove paper, framed

Provenance

Acquired by Lady Lydia Detering (1904-1980) for her residence on Avenue Foch, Paris;
thence by descent to George Bagratouni;
thence by descent to the current owner.

Condition

Each sheet with pale mount- and light-staining (not affecting the image), each with a few repairs towards the sheet edges, further pin holes and thin areas at sheet edges, framed.
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