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Pair of French hand colored theatrical engravings, c. 1800

$750per set
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Pair of hand colored theatrical engravings from a bound volume containing 45 theatrical prints and nine drawings showing French actors and opera singers in famous roles. A copy of this untitled volume is in the permanent collection of the British Museum, London. The character descriptions on the engravings are as follows: No. 164 VERTPRE, role de Mr. GUILLAUME dans le Piece de ce nom. Vaudeville. Th du Vaudeville. No. 66 FICHET dans MR. BLOME, du Reve ou la Colonne de Rosback. Theatre de Vaudeville Both works have been framed in mahogany cross banded moldings and are mounted under UV museum glass. Published by Aaron Martinet, Paris, circa 1800.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.63 in (32.09 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27.01 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Light toning to the paper but with very good color and clarity. Wear commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kenilworth, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 20621stDibs: LU6534236660352

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