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Lot # 90 - Two 17th C. Hand-Colored French Theatrical Engravings
| Opening Bid : | $ 10.00 |
| Pickup Instructions: | |
| Start Date/Time: | 19-May-2025 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 28-May-2025 8:31:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$21.00 |
| Highest bidder: | Siezer |
Auction has ended |
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Description :
These are two 17th Century hand-colored French theatrical hand-colored engravings. The engravings are associated with the theatrical performance of "Les Fêtes de l'Amour et de Bacchus". The play depicts a musical comedy performed at the Palace of Versailles in 1668, during festivities hosted by Louis XIV. The music was composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully, a renowned composer of the time, and the engraving itself was created by Jean Le Pautre, a French artist known for his detailed architectural and theatrical illustrations. The scenes showcase an outdoor theater, complete with an orchestra, performers, and audience, capturing the grandeur of royal performances. The engravings are framed in gold gilt and matted, enhancing their historical elegance. A handwritten note on the back highlights the rarity of these pieces, as the original engraving plates could only be used a few times before being destroyed Details about "Les Fêtes de l'Amour et de Bacchus," a musical comedy performed at the Palace of Versailles: On the back of one of the art frames is a handwritten note: "These pictures are French Engravings that have been hand-colored. They depict theatrical scenes, which at the time were Royal Performances. These are 17th Century pieces, quite rare, as the original plate can only be used a few times & then is destroyed. And today, labor cannot produce plates such as these as the cost would be prohibitive."
Dimensions : 25 in W x 20.5 in H
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Auction History
Highest bidder is Siezer
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 28-May-2025 8:27:49 PM | $21.00 | Siezer |
| 28-May-2025 8:27:49 PM | $21.00 | Krakenguy |
| 28-May-2025 8:27:11 PM | $17.00 | Siezer |
| 28-May-2025 8:23:31 PM | $16.00 | Krakenguy |
| 28-May-2025 8:23:31 PM | $16.00 | Siezer |
| 28-May-2025 8:19:49 PM | $12.00 | Krakenguy |
| 28-May-2025 8:17:19 PM | $11.00 | magnolia |
| 27-May-2025 9:32:06 AM | $10.00 | mbmbmbmb |
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