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October 6, 2016 04:00 PMCalender
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Jean-Charles Baquoy (French, 1721-1777),After Jacques E. de Sève (French, act. 1742-1788) Two Engravings: La Chevre d'Angora

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2940BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 07, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Jean-Charles Baquoy (French, 1721-1777),After Jacques E. de Sève (French, act. 1742-1788)

Two Engravings: La Chevre d'Angora and Le Belier from Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere by George-Louis Leclerc
Signed "Baquoy sculp." in the plate l.r., "De Seve del." in the plate l.l.
Hand-colored engravings, plate sizes 8 3/8 x 6 1/2 in. (21.5 x 16.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Subtle rippling, not examined out of frames.
Estimate $200-250

Identified and dated 1755 on a modern note affixed to the frame backing paper of each print.


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Keywords

Jean-Charles Baquoy, George-Louis Leclerc