May 02, 2017 - Sale 2445

Sale 2445 - Lot 101

Unsold
Estimate: $ 1,500 - $ 2,500
CLAUDE GELLÉE, LE LORRAIN
Berger et bergère conversant.

Etching, circa 1651. 201x264 mm; 8x10 3/8 inches, thread margins. Fifth state B (of 7), with the short diagonal scratch on the shepherdess's left leg. A superb, evenly-printed impression with strong contrasts. Mannocci 41.