Americana Online
Description:
Virginie Demandant le Grace d'une Esclave (Paul and Virginia Obtaining the Pardon of a Runaway Slave), after Charles-Melchior Descourtis (French, 1752-1820),print after Jean Frederic Schall (French, 1752-1825) inscribed "Schall pinxt. A Paris chez Jazet, rue de Lancry, No.7, et chez Aumont, Md. d'Estampes, rue J.J. Rousseau, No.10.," 12 1/2 x 16 in. (image),in an Empire frame.
Estimate $300-500
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Jean Frederic Schall, J.J. Rousseau, VirginieStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.