$135
After John Martin (British, 1789-1850) Two Framed Colored Mezzotints: Destruction de Babylone and Le Festin de Balthazar. Titled in the plates l.c., inscribed in the plates "Peint par Martin" l.l. and "Gravé par Jazet" l.r. Sight sizes to 21 3/4 x 30 1/4 in., framed. Condition: Toning, not examined out of frames. N.B. These two works were engraved by Jean-Pierre-Marie Jazet (French, 1788-1871) and published by Goupil, Vibert & Cie, Paris. A firm with the name Goupil, Vibert & Cie was active from 1846 to 1850. Estimate $20-200 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-15
