Jean-Étienne Liotard (1702-1789) and Giuseppe (or Joseph) Cameratta (1718-1803 )A Franconian lady from Galata and her slave who were about to go to Constantinople or other Turkish quarters. The Slave presents her Mistress with a veil similar to the one she has on her face and without which Turkish Women never go out. Around 1744-1745. Collaborative etching: "Drawn from nature in Constantinople by J. Etienne Liotard / The Face engraved in Vienna by himself, and the figures by Joseph Cameratta". 245 x 308. Andresen 5: Fine laid proof, without mention of address. Short tear at the right edge, restored on the reverse. Slight dusting along the right edge. Small red spot in the centre, mostly visible on the back. Nice margins. Seal: A Turkish lady from Pera in Constantinople receiving a visit. Collaboration etching (like the previous one). 245 x 308. Andresen 4. plate-cut, heavily washed (bleached), with several long restored tears. Set of 2 p. According to Andresen (Handbuch für Kupferstichsammler oder Lexicon der Kupferstecher..., Leipzig, T.O. Weigel, 1873), the first of our plates depicts the Archduchess Maria of Austria dressed as the Lady of Galata, and the second Maria Theresa of Austria as the Lady of Pera accompanied by her daughter.
Estimate
€1,800 - €2,000
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
28%
Jean-Étienne Liotard (1702-1789) and Giuseppe (or Joseph) Cameratta (1718-1803
)A Franconian lady from Galata and her slave who were about to go to Constantinople or other Turkish quarters. The Slave presents her Mistress with a veil similar to the one she has on her face and without which Turkish Women never go out. Around 1744-1745. Collaborative etching: "Drawn from nature in Constantinople by J. Etienne Liotard / The Face engraved in Vienna by himself, and the figures by Joseph Cameratta". 245 x 308. Andresen 5: Fine laid proof, without mention of address. Short tear at the right edge, restored on the reverse. Slight dusting along the right edge. Small red spot in the centre, mostly visible on the back. Nice margins. Seal: A Turkish lady from Pera in Constantinople receiving a visit. Collaboration etching (like the previous one). 245 x 308. Andresen 4. plate-cut, heavily washed (bleached), with several long restored tears. Set of 2 p.
According to Andresen (Handbuch für Kupferstichsammler oder Lexicon der Kupferstecher..., Leipzig, T.O. Weigel, 1873), the first of our plates depicts the Archduchess Maria of Austria dressed as the Lady of Galata, and the second Maria Theresa of Austria as the Lady of Pera accompanied by her daughter.
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