Description
Antique engraving entitled "Tete De Putiphar" by Louis-Marin Bonnet, signed lower center.
Printed in Paris, 1772. Bottet employed a technique used before the advent of lithography using three plates (black, red chalk, and white chalk) to achieve the soft and subtle effect of a chalk drawing. Unframed.
Wear to outside edges, surface soiling.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent - Minor wear consistent with age and history
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Printed in Paris, 1772. Bottet employed a technique used before the advent of lithography using three plates (black, red chalk, and white chalk) to achieve the soft and subtle effect of a chalk drawing. Unframed.
Wear to outside edges, surface soiling.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent - Minor wear consistent with age and history
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent - Minor wear consistent with age and history
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
21 x 16 x 0.1 in
1772 Antique French Engraving by Louis Bonnet
Estimate $190-$370
Starting Price
$95
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