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Lot of 14 Antique Historical Portrait Engravings Royalty, Nobility, Statesmen, Scholars & Clergy • 18th/19th Century
A mixed lot of 14 antique historical portrait prints and engravings, featuring royalty, nobility, statesmen, scholars, clergy, and notable historical figures. The group includes a range of European and international subjects, with several French royal and Revolutionary-era figures represented alongside aristocratic, scholarly, and scientific portraits.
Subjects include figures such as Louis XVI, Louis Philippe Joseph, Duke of Orléans, William III, Charles IX, Maximilien de Béthune, Duc de Sully, Buffon, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, Thyra, Princess of Denmark, Cardinal de Noailles, Nicholas Saunderson, Ismail Pacha, and others.
Details
- Type: Antique portrait prints / engravings / ephemera lot
- Quantity: 14 total pieces
- Subjects: Royalty, nobility, statesmen, scholars, clergy, historical figures
- Date Range: Primarily 18th–19th century; dates and sources vary by piece
- Print Types: Mixed antique engravings and portrait prints; techniques vary
- Paper: Mixed antique paper types; some examples show laid paper texture and/or plate marks
- Countries / Regions Represented: France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy/Tuscany, German states, and Egypt
- Measurements: Sizes vary; the lot includes both small-format and larger portrait sheets
- Presentation: Sold loose and unmatted
Condition
Mixed antique condition with visible age toning, foxing, trimmed margins, edge wear, small tears, fold lines, handling marks, surface discoloration, and old collector/dealer notations. Condition varies from piece to piece. Some sheets show visible plate marks and/or early paper texture.
Please review all photos closely, as they are part of the description.
Notes
This is a mixed antique portrait lot, with dates, sources, paper types, and printing techniques varying by piece. The country/region field is set to France due to the strong French subject emphasis within the lot; subjects and print origins vary.
Shipping & Returns
The lot will be carefully packed for shipment with protective backing and moisture-resistant packaging.
Returns are accepted in the same condition received. Buyer is responsible for reviewing photos and description prior to purchase.
