LOT 162
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Lot 162
AN 18TH CENTURY ENGRAVING OF THE GRAND DUCHESS CATHERINE ALEXEEVNA—CATHERINE THE GREAT, CIRCA 1750, JOHANN ESAIAS NILSON (GERMAN 1721-1783). Finely engraved on laid paper, a waist up portrait within an oval cartouche above a shell scroll emblazoned with the Imperial Russian double-headed eagle. To the right, the three Graces present her crown and scepter. Titled in Latin and signed in the plate lower right. Impression size 8.9 inches x 6.4 inches (22.5 x 16 cm). Sheet size 12.25 inches x 9 inches (31 x 23 cm), unframed. (Unillustrated)
Estimate:
$150 - 250
€ 105 - 175
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