Lot Essay
Both engravings are based on Gravelot's 1739 engraving showing children playing cricket. This was the first modern representation of cricket to be published (see lot 49).
Details
HUBERT GRAVELOT
Le Jeu de la Crosse
engraving by Bachelet
3½ x 10in. (9 x 26cm.), framed and glazed; with another similar Gravelot engraving, entitled Le Jeu de Quilles, 3¼ x 9¾in. (8.2 x 24.8cm.), framed and glazed. (2)
Le Jeu de la Crosse
engraving by Bachelet
3½ x 10in. (9 x 26cm.), framed and glazed; with another similar Gravelot engraving, entitled Le Jeu de Quilles, 3¼ x 9¾in. (8.2 x 24.8cm.), framed and glazed. (2)
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