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an old drawing of a woman sitting in a chair next to a man
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

616 - Choffard, Pierre-Philippe
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
Choffard, Pierre-Philippe A Secret Visit. 1782. Coloured copperplate engraving. 38 x 27 cm (41 x 31 cm). In a contemporary gilded frame with decorative ornamentation in the form of a ribbon. Le Blanc 13. – Pierre-Philippe Choffard was a French draughtsman and copperplate engraver, known for his artistic book illustrations and ornamentation. He began by designing cartouches for maps and later specialised in bookplates, invitation cards and book decorations. His most important works include illustrations for Ovid’s *Metamorphoses* (1767–1771) as well as ornamentation for *Les Saisons* (1769) and *Histoire de la Maison de Bourbon* (1779–1788). - Some staining; the edges are partly bumped and show minimal wear. The reverse is heavily browned. Otherwise in very good condition with a finely coloured, grainy print; the colour is fresh. - Included: Original frame with ribbon. Coloured copper engraving. In a contemporary, gilded frame with decorative ornamentation in the form of a ribbon. - Le Blanc 13. - Pierre-Philippe Choffard was a French draughtsman and engraver known for his skilful book illustrations and ornaments. He began by designing cartouches for maps and later specialised in bookplates, invitation cards and book decorations. His most important works include illustrations for Ovid’s *Metamorphoses* (1767–1771) as well as decorations for *Les Saisons* (1769) and *Histoire de la Maison de Bourbon* (1779–1788). - Some staining; the edges are partially bumped and show minimal losses. The reverse is heavily browned. Otherwise in very good condition, with a finely coloured, burnished impression; the colour is fresh. - Enclosure: Original frame with a bow design.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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