Tradesmen of Paris
Artist: Abraham Bosse
Abraham Bosse (1602-1676), The Cries of Paris (or Tradesmen of Paris), Ten impressions (of 12), etching and engraving, c. 1640-45. [With the name of the artist, publisher Le Blond and the French text below each illustration], only states, on old laid paper, 2 with partial Crown watermarks. In excellent condition, with thread margins just outside the plate mark, size c. 8 9/16 x 5 7/8 inches, archival window matting.
Provenance: Christopher Mendez, noted London printseller (and with his label on each of the mats).
A fine group of these charming and now-rarely encountered impressions.
Titles and References:
The Wood Carrier – Blum 1399, [...]