MALTA - 2 PORTRAITS of "Nicolo Isouard of MALTA (1773–1818), the Order’s last Master of the Chapel" (famous Maltese composer). 1-The first, circa 1800–1820. Etched and aquatinted by Edme QUENEDEY (1756–1830). Print on vellum paper, with the inscription “For sale at Quenedey, 15 Rue Neuve-des-Petits-Champs, Paris.” Margins from the copper plate. 22.8 x 16.8 cm. Condition B/C (trimmed to the copper plate’s edge, water stain at the bottom and on the left margin, a few scattered foxing spots, slight signs of handling). 2—The second: 19th-century lithograph on vellum paper, printed by C. Motte. 27 x 21.3 cm. Condition C (numerous foxing spots, small tear in the lower right corner, a brown stain beneath the portrait). Set of 2 plates.
Estimate
€150 - €200
Buyer's premium
32%
MALTA - 2 PORTRAITS of "Nicolo Isouard of MALTA (1773–1818), the Order’s last Master of the Chapel" (famous Maltese composer). 1-The first, circa 1800–1820. Etched and aquatinted by Edme QUENEDEY (1756–1830). Print on vellum paper, with the inscription “For sale at Quenedey, 15 Rue Neuve-des-Petits-Champs, Paris.” Margins from the copper plate. 22.8 x 16.8 cm. Condition B/C (trimmed to the copper plate’s edge, water stain at the bottom and on the left margin, a few scattered foxing spots, slight signs of handling). 2—The second: 19th-century lithograph on vellum paper, printed by C. Motte. 27 x 21.3 cm. Condition C (numerous foxing spots, small tear in the lower right corner, a brown stain beneath the portrait). Set of 2 plates.
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