a picture of a woman sitting in a chair in a roomillustration of a woman sitting in a chair reading a book to a man sitting in a chairan old picture of a woman sitting on a chair
Me Eric Caudron

215 - (SCREEN) JEAURAT, Étienne (1699–1789, after) – ‘The Woman in…
See original version (French)

Estimate €100 - €200
Description
(SCREEN) JEAURAT, Étienne (1699–1789, after) – ‘The Woman in Labour’ – 1744. The woman on the right is holding a face-screen in her hand. The inscription reads: “This lovely affliction, Love troubles the fair. Each one wishes to examine it, And this desire often leads the cruelest to test it without consulting Hymen”. Engraving. On laid paper. (204 × 144 mm). Condition B: small stains not affecting the subject; lower right-hand corner torn.
See original version (French)
About the sale Engravings & drawings: old and modern masters
Auction location
Auction time 09/23/2026 at 1:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like