(SCREEN) Etienne JEAURAT (1699–1789, after) — “The Woman in Labor” — 1744. The woman on the right is holding a face screen in her hand. The inscription reads: “This lovely affliction—Love troubles the beautiful. Each one wishes to test it, and this desire often leads the most cruel to experience it without consulting Hymen.” Engraving. On laid paper. (204 × 144 mm). Condition B: small stains that do not affect the subject; lower right corner torn.
Result
€100
Buyer's premium
30%
(SCREEN) Etienne JEAURAT (1699–1789, after) — “The Woman in Labor” — 1744. The woman on the right is holding a face screen in her hand. The inscription reads: “This lovely affliction—Love troubles the beautiful. Each one wishes to test it, and this desire often leads the most cruel to experience it without consulting Hymen.” Engraving. On laid paper. (204 × 144 mm). Condition B: small stains that do not affect the subject; lower right corner torn.
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