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Two colored engravings, Reflexion, French

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Two (2) colored stippled engravings titled, " Le Moment de La Reflexion ", Countefs Spencer del Boillet, sculp. , lower margin "A Paris chez M.me Breton M.d d'Estampes.". Scattered foxing, mildew. One engraving with more mildew stains to margins. 12 1/8" x 13 3/8" sheets. One matted and hinge mounted. Late 18th century. France. Note - Margaret Lindsley Warden notes in her typed inventory this engraving was purchased by Dr. John Berrien Lindsley of Nashville during a European tour of the 1850s. These engravings were shown at an art exhibition in June 1945 at 1806 E. Belmont Circle. Several of Margaret's engravings were later exhibited at the Parthenon Gallery in 1954, but it is unknown if this engraving was part of this exhibit. Additional note - Ms. Warden had this Spencer and another Spencer engraving with a value of $200 for the pair in old type written notes. Lindsley Warden estate.

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