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28 - Engraved portrait of J. Watt, English School, 19th century E…
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Estimate €30 - €100
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Engraved portrait of J. Watt, English School, 19th century Engraving on paper. An oval portrait of James Watt, the celebrated Scottish engineer and inventor, depicted in elegant late 18th-century attire with a thoughtful expression. The modelling of the face and the gradation of light and shadow demonstrate a meticulous engraving technique intended for illustrated biographical and scientific publications. The work conveys intellectual dignity and highlights the historical significance of the subject through a restrained and balanced representation, in keeping with the tradition of 19th-century European scientific portraiture. Dimensions: 15 x 12 cm; 26 x 23 cm.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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