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Adriaen van Ostade
The Spectacle Seller (B., Dut., God., Holl. 29)
etching, circa 1647-52, the rare second state (of six), a fine impression, the fine drypoint lines on the lower part of the boy's coat distinct and with traces of burr in the vine in the upper right corner, with wide margins, generally in very good condition
P. 104 x 91mm.
The Spectacle Seller (B., Dut., God., Holl. 29)
etching, circa 1647-52, the rare second state (of six), a fine impression, the fine drypoint lines on the lower part of the boy's coat distinct and with traces of burr in the vine in the upper right corner, with wide margins, generally in very good condition
P. 104 x 91mm.
Provenance
Inscribed in pen and brown ink 'Joubert vol 2 page 332 - Vente Rigal 75 pounds' and '10 stivers (sic!), Rotterdam, 1824', verso
An unidentified collector's stamp Initials CD (not in Lugt), verso, faintly visible at the lower left, recto
E.V. Rouir (L. 2156a), verso, faintly visible at the lower left, recto
An unidentified collector's stamp Initials CD (not in Lugt), verso, faintly visible at the lower left, recto
E.V. Rouir (L. 2156a), verso, faintly visible at the lower left, recto