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Lot 410:
Mid 1800's “A Gentleman of Gouda", 19th C. Etching by Fortuny
Original 19th century etched plate titledA GENTLEMAN OF GOUDA credited to Mariano Fortuny y Marsal andpublished by D Appleton and Co New York
The plate depicts a Dutch gentleman in 18th century dressrendered in Fortunys refined etching style with the creditEtched by Fortuny engraved as part of the original plate
Sheet size approximately 12 1/2 in by 9 1/4 in
This etching is consistent with the full page plates issued inD Appletons mid 19th century art folios including Appletons ArtJournal Appletons Journal of Literature Science and Art andother large format illustrated annuals featuring Europeanartists such as Fortuny
These folios commonly included high quality steel and copperplate etchings of this size and format produced for collectorsand for the American art market of the period
Condition
Excellent for its age
Light even age toning typical of 19th century paper
Strong impression clean margins and no significant damage
A fine example of 19th century etching European portrait artFortuny works on paper and Appleton folio plates
Condition: Authentic
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