Augrand, Parfait (Joinville, Haute-Marne, 1782 – Paris 1801). La Dévideuse. Young girl sitting at a little table, winding wool. Coloured stipple for Tessari in Paris. 28.7 x 23.2 cm.

Trimmed to platemark, but not impairing for lots of white platemargin. In the outer parts this not quite fresh. Foxspots at the back not visible from the front.

Fine  example  of  the  desired  colour  print  technique  in  tender  colours .

Offer no. 12,150 / EUR  353. / Export price EUR  335. (c. US$ 541.) + shipping

“ Thank you Mr. Niemeyer – I will take it! … It should look very nice in my new office. Best regards ”

(Mr. J. R. L., January 6, 2006)