Description:

A GROUP OF FOUR FRENCH OLD MASTER PRINTS, 17TH-19TH CENTURIES,
comprising an engraving by Jacques Firmin Beauvarlet (1731-1797), "The Useless Operation," framed; an engraving by Bernard Picart (1673-1733), "The Procession of Silenus," unframed; an anonymous woodblock print after Jean Mariette (1660-1742), "Classical Figures Harvesting Wheat," unframed; and an etching and engraving by Joseph Parrocel (1646-1704), "The Arrival of the Magi," framed; largest framed 20 3/4" x 16 3/4".

  • Provenance: Reverend Edward Bader, Houston, Texas; THE PRINTING MUSEUM, Houston, Texas, proceeds to benefit THE PRINTING MUSEUM, Houston, Texas.
  • Condition: Jacques Beauvarlet, The Useless Operation, on laid paper, after a design by David Teniers, with large margins. It appears as if the sheet has been conserved, it is clean with no visible damage. It is likely that there are small repairs, but nothing major is visible. Framed under a top mat and under glass. Not examined out of the frame; sheet 8 3/4" x 6 1/2", framed 20 3/4" x 16 3/4".

    Bernard Picart, The Procession of Silenus - on laid paper, after a design by Raphael, trimmed to image on three sides, the sheet has some discoloration and a few fox marks; sheet 7" x 10 1/4".

    after Jean Mariette, Classical Figures Harvesting Wheat - on laid paper, two tone woodblock print, probably 19th century. There is some toning in the paper and a few small creases particularly at corners; sheet 9" x 10 1/4".

    Joseph Parrocel, The Arrival of the Magi - on laid paper, the sheet looks as though it has probably been conserved, but is still richly inked. There is no visible damage. Framed under a top mat and under glass. Not examined out of the frame; sheet 6 3/4" x 7 1/2", framed 20 3/4" x 16 3/4".


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