Silver, Ceramic, Glass

June 10, 2009

LOT 332

Lot 332

Henri Louis Duhamel Du Monceau (1700-1782)

Henri Louis Duhamel Du Monceau (1700-1782)
Lot 332 Details
Henri Louis Duhamel Du Monceau (1700-1782), French

TWO STUDIES OF APRICOTS: ABRICOT DE NANCY; ABRICOT COMIMUN (FROM TRAITE DES ARBES FRUITIERS)

Two engravings hand-coloured with watercolour; engraved by MESNIL
Each plate 10.2" x 8.7" — 26 x 22 cm.

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $240
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Henri Louis Duhamel Du Monceau (1700-1782)
  • Henri Louis Duhamel Du Monceau (1700-1782)

CONDITION DETAILS

not examined out of frames. “comimun” has a few faint fox marks in lower part of image, background of sheet has faint age soiling and/or dicolouration to sheet or fox mark. “Nancy” has blackish grainy marks bottom margin or small fox marks to margins. colouring both very good, fresh, matted with gilt/wood frames

LOT 332
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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