Incunabula of Lithography
Vernet, Antoine Charles Horace (gen. Carle V., Bordeaux 1758 – Paris 1836). Marchande d’Oeufs. The egg seller woman holding her straw-covered tray with only few eggs anymore in front of her. Colored lithograph by François Séraphin Delpech (Paris 1778 – 1825). (1820-22.) 22 x 18 cm.
Beall F 49; Lipperheide Fd 18. – Sheet 44 of the “Cris de Paris”. – “Trois de six-blancs, a la coque tous les gros oeufs, trois de six-blancs, a la coque.”
Offer no. 12,195 / EUR 189. (c. US$ 257.) + 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)