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The Fine Art Showcase: Winter Selection

Wed, Nov 29, 2023 05:30PM EST
Lot 236

After Sigmund Freudenberger, L'evenement au Bal

Estimate: $100 - $150

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After Sigmund Freudenberger (Swiss, 1745-1801), printed by Antoine-Jean Duclos (French, 1742-1795) and Francois-Robert Ingouf (French, 1747-1812): L'evenement au Bal, 1775. Etching and engraving, artist names on lower left and right, framed. Part of a series titled "A Paris chez Buldet rue de Gesvres." Text on front reads: "Le Bal fait plus d'une meprise: / L'amoreaux Damis a genoux / Crois baiser la main de Cephise, / Il trouve ce plaisir bien doux; / Mais c'efl a Daphne qu'il en conte, / Il adora pour trahir. / Bien souvent on trouve sa honte / Ou l'on croit trouver son plaisir." Original painting by Freudenberger, etched and engraved by Duclos and Ingouf.

9.75 x 14 inches sight, 15.5 x 20 inches framed.

Private Collection, New England

Condition

Good condition.

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