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221 CLAUDE MELLAN
Veronica’s Veil
.
Engraving, 1649. 433x306 mm; 17x12
3
/
8
inches, narrow margins. Second state (of 2).
A superb, evenly-printed impression with
strong contrasts.
Mellan’s tour-de-force, achieved by one
continuous engraved circular line. LeBlanc 33.
[2,000/3,000]
222
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THEODOR MATHAM
(after Reni)
Allegorical Figure of PaintingWreathed by Cupid
.
Engraving, circa 1650. 397x285 mm;
15
5
/
8
x11
1
/
4
inches, narrow margins. Proof,
before letters. A very good impression.
Hollstein 43
[800/1,200]
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