Engravings, prints etc...
Tuesday, 22 April 2025 at 13:00
9 rue de Provence, 75009 Paris
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1 - ROME CATACOMBES PETIT Savinien (1815 1878). Reunion of 19 original drawings on vellum, preparatory to the large lithographed album by Louis PERRET, "Catacombes de Rome" (Paris, Gide et J. Baudry Éditeurs, 1851, 6 volumes). Plates executed notably for vol. I (pl. 30, 31, 45, 52), vol. II (pl. 61), vol. III (pl. 10, 26, 41, 43, 46), vol. V (pl. 7, 50). The set includes 5 watercolors and 14 pencil drawings (some with estompe). Notable subject: "Chapelle à deux salles avec luminaires" (watercolor
Result
80 €
2 - Reunion of 13 original drawings on vellum, preparatory to Louis Perret's large lithographed album, "Catacombes de Rome" (Paris, Gide et J. Baudry Éditeurs, 1851, 6 volumes). Plates executed in particular for volumes I (pl. 34 bis, 60, 72, 74, 76, 77, 78, 80, 81 and 82) and IV (Pl. 22). The set includes 12 pencil drawings (some with stump), and 1 watercolor, Indian ink and wash over pencil line. Notable subject: "Sainte-Hélène. Plan coupé longitudinale sur la ligne AB du cimetière de Sainte
Estimate
80 € - 120 €
3 - EX-LIBRIS - LOT of approximately 150 bookplates (mostly 19th/20th century reproductions). Various formats. A/B condition.
Result
100 €
4 - Hervé & Christine (?) BALLAY (XX ème) - Réunion de 2 estampes en couleurs encadrées. Justified and signed proofs, on wove paper, with margins. Approx. 49 x 63 cm each (framed). Condition A/B (lightly insolated and a few freckles, pieces not examined outside their frames).
Result
10 €
5 - LOT OF APPROXIMATELY 80 PLATES (Prints and reproductions) 19th & 20th: many plates from the "Galerie historique de Versailles" Album, some exhibition posters, views of PARIS... Various formats. Condition A/C.
Estimate
50 € - 100 €
6 - LOT OF 6 DRAWINGS: -[Landscape]. Ink drawing, signed "Lemercier". 13.5 x 19 cm. -Flowers], watercolor on paper, signed with the initials "JM". Approx. 35 x 25 cm. - Representation of a siege]. Watercolor on paper, unsigned. 32 x 49 cm. And 3 drawings of SOLDIERS, signed in ink and stamped "Ecole polytechnique". c.1960. 53 x 33 cm approx. each. Attached is an exhibition poster by Marie-Madeleine de RASKY for the Galerie Internationale in Nice - "Suspens à la rose". 65 x 50 cm. Condition A/C. Set
Estimate
30 € - 50 €
7 - LOT of 3 FRAMED ESTAMPES (LONDON, ST DENIS & PARIS). 1-"View of LONDON to the southwest". 19th century. Optical view. Etching in old colors. 28 x 44 cm for the subject. 37 x 47 cm with frame. Condition B. 2-"Vue perspective de la grande rue de ST DENIS en France et des nouvelles casernes des Suisses". Etching in old colors. A Paris, chez Maillet. Margins. 29 x 43 cm sight for subject. 42 x 55 cm with frame. Condition A. 3-"Autre vue particulière de PARIS depuis NOTRE-DAME jusqu'au Pont de l
Result
30 €
8 - PLANETARY SYSTEMS (Sphere, Globe)- 19th century. Engraved by Lallemand, after E. LAPIE. Wove paper. Good margins. 51 x 66 cm. Condition A/B (trace of original median vertical fold, fold and trace of insolation in the middle).
Estimate
80 € - 100 €
9 - Booklet from Cie Gle Transatlantique 6, rue Aubert Paris in-8 paperback, fold-out map of the SS "La Provence (Havre-New York)" in longitudinal section after A, showing all interior fittings including propulsion engines, saloons, cabins. 21.5 x 16.5 cm for the envelope. 40 x 31.5 cm for the illustration. Condition A (good).
Estimate
60 € - 80 €
10 - UNITED STATES - "NANTUCKET" (Massachusetts). Color lithograph after Ruth Haviland Sutton (1898-1960). Printed in 1980 on laid paper (3rd edition by George C. Miller & son, Inc, N.Y. Margins. Nautically themed and pictorial map of Nantucket with illustrations of local flora, fauna, boats, lighthouses, important buildings and the Nantucket Central Railroad. It includes an inset map of the town of Nantucket, with street and building names. This copy is part of the 3rd edition of the map in 1980
Estimate
300 € - 400 €
11 - AMERICA - UNITED STATES - "William Penn's treaty with the Indian's when he founded the Province of PENNSYLVANIA in North AMERICA, 1681". 1775. Etching and burin engraving by John HALL (1739-1797), after Benjamin West (American, 1738-1820). Proof with the letter, published by John Boydell in London. Fine margins. 49 x 62.3 cm. B condition (a few short marginal tears, lightly dusted, small paper indentation, rare small scuffs and scratches, formerly cloth-covered). Print depicting a legendary enc
Estimate
300 € - 400 €
12 - ST DOMINGUE - CARIBBEAN - "Portrait de TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE, Général en chef à St Domingue". Engraved by Bonneville. Margins. 27.5 x 20 cm. A/B condition (rare creases and some scattered foxing).
Result
230 €
13 - PAUL ET VIRGINIE - "The tombs". 19th century. Etching by PILLEMENT Fils & BOVINET, after a drawing by ISABEY. Proof with the letter, on wove paper. Copper margins. 27.5 x 22.5 cm. Condition A.
Estimate
80 € - 100 €
14 - LA REUNION - "RIVIERE DES ROCHES above the landscape". Engraved by FORTIER (1775 - 1835) after a drawing by Bory de St Vincent (1778 - 1846). laid paper. Plate from "Voyage dans les quatre principales Îles des MERS D'AFRIQUE, fait par ordre du Gouvernement, pendant les années neuf et dix de la République (1801 et 1802) [...]", Paris, chez F. Buisson. Margins. 26 x 34.5 cm. Condition A (marginal foxing otherwise good condition).
Estimate
50 € - 80 €
15 - LA REUNION - "Le Pont & la Cascade de la Rivière des Roches pris du Bassin mitoyen". Engraved by FORTIER (1775 - 1835) after a drawing by Bory de St Vincent (1778 - 1846). laid paper. Plate from "Voyage dans les quatre principales Îles des MERS D'AFRIQUE, fait par ordre du Gouvernement, pendant les années neuf et dix de la République (1801 et 1802) [...]", Paris, chez F. Buisson. Margins. 26 x 34.5 cm. A/B condition (marginal foxing otherwise good condition).
Estimate
50 € - 80 €
16 - LA REUNION - OCEAN INDIEN - "Le VOLCAN de MASCAREIGNE, pris du Piton Rouge". c.1801. Engraved by PARIS & ADAM after the drawing by Bory de St Vincent (1778 - 1846). laid paper. Plate from "Voyage dans les quatre principales Îles des MERS D'AFRIQUE, fait par ordre du Gouvernement, pendant les années neuf et dix de la République (1801 et 1802) [...]", in Paris, by F. Buisson. Good margins. 34.5 x 50 cm. A/B condition (some scattered foxing, traces of original folds).
Estimate
50 € - 80 €
17 - LA REUNION - OCEAN INDIEN - "Diverses dispositions des laves basaltiques dans la Rivière de St DENIS". c.1801. Engraved by FORTIER (1775 - 1835) & ADAM after a drawing by Bory de St Vincent (1778 - 1846). laid paper. Plate from "Voyage dans les quatre principales Îles des MERS D'AFRIQUE, fait par ordre du Gouvernement, pendant les années neuf et dix de la République (1801 et 1802) [...]", in Paris, by F. Buisson. Good margins. 34.8 x 50 cm. A/B condition (some scattered foxing, traces of
Estimate
50 € - 80 €
18 - LA REUNION - OCEAN INDIEN - "Le VOLCAN de MASCAREIGNE près du Grand Pays brûlé". c.1801. Engraved by ADAM after a drawing by Bory de St Vincent (1778 - 1846). laid paper. Plate from "Voyage dans les quatre principales Îles des MERS D'AFRIQUE, fait par ordre du Gouvernement, pendant les années neuf et dix de la République (1801 et 1802) [...]", in Paris, by F. Buisson. Good margins. 35 x 50 cm. Condition A/B (traces of original folds).
Estimate
50 € - 80 €
19 - SAINTE-HELENE - OCEAN INDIEN - "Vue de la Rade et de la ville de la STE HELENE, colonie anglaise". c.1801. Engraved by ADAM & PARIS after a drawing by Bory de St Vincent (1778 - 1846). laid paper. Plate from "Voyage dans les quatre principales Îles des MERS D'AFRIQUE, fait par ordre du Gouvernement, pendant les années neuf et dix de la République (1801 et 1802) [...]", in Paris, by F. Buisson. Good margins. 35.5 x 50 cm. Condition A/B (rather marginal foxing and on verso, traces of origin
Estimate
50 € - 80 €
20 - LIBYA - View of "TRIPOLI, a considerable city in Africa on the Barbary coast". 18th century. Etching engraved by AVELINE (1656-1722). Proof on laid paper. Copper margins. 21.7 x 31.2 cm. Condition B (slightly darkened).
Estimate
100 € - 200 €
21 - POLAND - REVOLUTION - "Esquisse chronologique des révolutions nationales de Pologne (methose de le Sage, C. de las Casas), by A. Jarry de Mancy, 2nd edition. c.1831. Engraving and letterpress. Antique colors. laid paper. A Paris, chez l'auteur, rue du Pot-de-fer- St Sulpice n°20. Au Bureau de la Revue des Deux Mondes. Printed by Auguste Auffray. Margins. 54 x 70 cm. Condition A (2 small brown spots, otherwise good condition).
Estimate
80 € - 100 €
22 - SPAIN - SEVILLE - 2 OPTICAL VIEWS from the 18th century - "Perspective view of the Bouvre (Cathedral) of SEVILLE and of the G.de Rue" & "PERSPECTIVE VIEW of the BOUVRE ( BOLSA ) of SEVILLE, and of a PART of the CATHEDRAL CHURCH". Two engravings in antique colors. 23 x 37 cm approx. for each subject. 30 x 40 cm each with frame. Condition C (cut to subject, a few accidents and tears, not examined outside frame).
Estimate
20 € - 40 €
23 - NETHERLANDS - ROTTERDAM - 18th century OPTICAL VIEW - "View of the entrance to the Port of Rotterdam". Etching in old colors. In Paris, by Mondhard and in Rouen by Lucas Libraire. 26 x 41 cm for the subject. 44 x 54 cm with frame. Condition A (not examined outside its frame).
Result
20 €
24 - ENGLAND - LONDON - "Le PALAIS DE CRISTAL dans HYDE PARK, pour l'Exposition de l'Industrie de toutes les Nations / The Chrystal Palace in Hyde Park for the Great industrial Exhibition of all Nations". Circa 1850. Drawn and lithographed by Jules ARNOUT (1814†1868). Wove paper. Printed by Lemercier, Paris. Published by Bulla Frères & Jouy in Paris, Berlin, London and New York. Margins. 39 x 54 cm. Condition C (many foxes).
Estimate
100 € - 200 €
25 - SCOTLAND - EDIMBOURG - "The Castle Edinburg". Original etching, printed in bistre. Signed in the plate. Fine proof on japon paper, countersigned in pencil by the artist. Good margins. 32 x 44.5 cm. Condition A (some marginal foxing, subject in good condition).
Result
165 €
26 - Jean EFFEL (1908-1982) - [CARTE DE LA France ANIMEE]. Lithograph in colors. Proof on cream wove paper, signed in pencil by the artist. All margins. 69 x 56 cm. Condition B (margins and verso partially faded, subject in good condition).
Estimate
100 € - 200 €
27 - PARIS (75) - OPTICAL VIEW FROM THE 18TH CENTURY - "View of a fireworks display in front of the HÔTEL DE VILLE in celebration of Peace". Etching in old colors. Proof on watermarked laid paper (letters). Copper margins. 31.8 x 44.7 cm. Condition B (reembossed at top right, some marginal foxing and on verso, copperplate cut at foot).
Estimate
60 € - 80 €
28 - PARIS (75) - CAVAILLES - [VUE DES CHAMPS ELYSEES ET DE LA TOUR EIFFEL]. c.1957. Lithograph by Jules CAVAILLES (1901 - 1977). Proof before the letter. Printed in color on wove paper. Subject composed for an SNCF poster. All margins. 104 x 67 cm - Condition A (good).
Estimate
100 € - 150 €
29 - PARIS (75) - MONTMARTRE - "View from the Heights of Montmartre". 1832. Lithographed by Michel DELAPORTE. Proof with letter, on wove paper. Printed by Delaunois and published by Desesserts, Paris. Margins. 27.5 x 36.3 cm. Condition A/B (some marginal foxing and on verso, a brown spot in the sky).
Result
80 €
30 - PARIS (75) - "L'Eglise Saint Médard à Paris (et entrée de la Rue MOUFFETARD)". Original etching by Lucien GAUTIER (1850 - 1925). Proof with the letter, on cream laid paper. Printed by F. Liénard and published in L'Art. Good margins. 44.5 x 31.5 cm. Condition A (good).
Estimate
80 € - 100 €
31 - PARIS (75) - "La rue du haut pavé à Paris". Original etching by Lucien GAUTIER (1850 - 1925). Proof with the letter, on cream laid paper. Printed by Eudes and published in L'Art. Good margins. 44 x 30.5 cm. Condition A (good).
Estimate
80 € - 100 €
32 - PARIS (75) - "L "écluse de la Monnaie". Original etching by Lucien GAUTIER (1850 - 1925). Proof with the letter, on cream laid paper. Printed by Eudes and published in L'Art. Good margins. 30.3 x 44 cm. Condition A (good).
Estimate
80 € - 100 €
33 - PARIS (75) - "The HÔTEL DE VILLE bridge in Paris". Original etching by Lucien GAUTIER (1850 - 1925). Proof with the letter, on cream laid paper. Printed by F. Liénard and published in L'Art. Good margins. 30.5 x 44 cm. Condition A (good).
Estimate
80 € - 100 €
34 - PARIS (75) - "Pont des Invalides". 1910. Original etching and aquatint engraved by LUIGI, printed in spot colors. Proof on Arches laid paper, numbered 52 and signed in pencil by the artist. Coated with the Cercle de la Librairie dry stamp (Lugt 438). Published by Georges Petit. Margins. 38 x 65.5 cm. Condition B (a few tears, folds and stains in the margins; traces of old mounting on verso (traces of glue)).
Result
50 €
35 - CAMARGUE - Pierre BOUDET (1925 - 2010) - [Camargue Landscape]. Drawing on card, signed by the artist. 50 x 65 cm. Condition A (light foxing and small creases on the edges, some foxing reaching the subject).
Estimate
100 € - 200 €
36 - AUVERGNE - RHONE ALPES - 69 - LYON - CHAPUY & BACHELIER - [ Intérieur d'une maison de la rue Juiverie ], Lyon, ca. 1850. Lithograph from the Album Lyonnais designed by Nicolas Chapuy. Printed by Lemercier in Paris. Published by the Société des amis des arts de Lyon. 58 x 41.5 cm - Condition B (Diffuse marginal foxing, marginal tear restored).
Estimate
50 € - 80 €
37 - CHAMPAGNE MAP - OLD MAP - HONDIUS - "Champagne - Comitatus CAMPANIA". 17th century. Engraved map. laid paper. Title cartouche lower right. Margins. 41 x 53.5 cm. Condition A (trace of original vertical median fold, slight rubbing at bottom, good condition).
Estimate
100 € - 200 €
38 - MAP of northern CORSICA - "AJACCIO" (Isola di Corsica). 1889. Interleaved and folded map. Stamped by the Institut geografico militaire. Margins. 47 x 61 cm. Condition B/C (some foxing).
Result
80 €
39 - ALPES-MARITIMES (06) - GRASSE - Marcel HAUSSAIRE (early 20th century) - [Vieille porte à GRASSE]. Watercolor on wove paper, signed by the artist. Situated in pencil on verso. 19.5 x 15 cm. Condition A (good).
Estimate
200 € - 300 €
40 - ALPES-MARITIMES (06) - CIMIEZ (NICE) - "Ancienne Préfecture des Alpes-Maritimes", 1880. Watercolor by Antoine TRACHEL (1828-1903) on paper, located and signed lower right. 24 x 38 cm for the subject. 30.5 x 45 cm with passe-partout mount. Condition A (good state of preservation).
Estimate
300 € - 400 €
41 - ARDENNES (08) - OLD MAP - HONDIUS - "Carte du Pais de RETELOIS". 1624, Amsterdam. Engraved map. laid paper. Title cartouche lower left. Margins. 41 x 53.5 cm. Condition A (trace of original vertical median fold, wormhole and printing crease at foot and short tear at left margin).
Estimate
100 € - 200 €
42 - CALVADOS (14) - TROUVILLE - "L'étoile de la plage (Trouville)". Original etching by Albert ROBIDA (1848 - 1926). Signed in the plate. Proof on cream laid paper, printed and published by Ve. A. Cadart. Full margins. 32 x 49.5 cm. Condition A (occasional small brown spots on margins, good condition).
Result
270 €
43 - CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) - "ROCHEFORT, Vue de la PLACE COLBERT". c.1860. Color lithograph by Charles MERCEREAU (1822 - 1864, originally from Rochefort). Proof on wove paper. Plate from the series "Les villes de France". Printed by Frick Frères, Paris and published by Amand Giraud, Librairie Nouvelle, Rochefort. Margins. 48 x 65 cm. Condition A (Rare stains).
Estimate
50 € - 80 €
44 - FINISTERE (29) - "A CONCARNEAU". Original etching by Maxime LALANNE (1827 - 1886). Signed in the plate. Proof on laid paper, printed and published by A. Cadart. Full margins. 32 x 48.5 cm. Condition A (good).
Estimate
80 € - 100 €
45 - FINISTERE (29) - "Ruins of the former MANOR of CHEFFONTAINES (Finistère)". 19th century. Graphite drawing on old wove paper. Signed in pencil lower right (unidentified). 23.5 x 34 cm. Condition A/B (trace of insolation).
Estimate
100 € - 200 €
46 - INDRE-ET-LOIRE (37) - CHATEAU DE CHENONCEAU. 19th century. Original lithograph by Albert ROBIDA (1848-1926). Titled and signed in the plate. Fine proof on simili japon paper, numbered 37/125 and with a lithographed remark below the subject. Good margins. 32 x 50 cm. Condition A (good state of preservation).
Estimate
100 € - 200 €
47 - LOIR-ET-CHER (41) - LOIR-ET-CHER MAP / BLAISOIS - HONDIUS - ANCIENT MAP "Description du BLAISOIS". 17th century. Engraved map. laid paper. Title cartouche top left. Margins. 41 x 53.5 cm. Condition A (trace of original vertical median fold, good condition).
Estimate
100 € - 200 €
48 - LOIR-ET-CHER (41) - "Rue St Nicolas à BLOIS". Original etching engraved by VERNIER. Proof with the letter, on laid paper. Printed by Delâtre, Paris. Coated with the dry stamp of A. Cadart et Chevalier (Lugt 3270). Good margins. 46.5 x 32.3 cm. Condition A (a short tear in the right margin and the verso partially unstamped).
Estimate
80 € - 100 €
49 - LOT- LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE (44) - "CLISSON vue prise des remparts du côté de l'Esplanade". 19th century. Sketch in graphite on applied China paper, preparatory to a lithograph by F. BENOIST, published in GALERIE ARMORICAINE, Loire Inférieure, Nantes, Charpentier, ca. 1848. Located in gray pencil lower left. 26.8 x 37.2 cm - Condition A.
Result
280 €
50 - NORD (59) - MAP OF CAMBRAI & Surroundings - ANCIENT MAP - HONDIUS - "L'Archevesche de Cambray". 17th century. Engraved map. laid paper. Title cartouche upper left. Margins. 41 x 53.5 cm. Condition A (trace of original vertical median fold, good condition).
Estimate
100 € - 200 €