Live auction - Lot 160
[French]
Henry IV of France on horseback.
1596
€ 120 / 150
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Lot description
Engraving, 16,5 x 11,2 cm, laid paper, signed in plate at lower left "Thomas de Leu fe." (laid down on paper, trimmed to platemark, age-related toning, sm. def. at left leg of horse).
Very rare engraving of Henry IV on horseback, with a battle on the background. Fair impression of 2nd state.
Ref. Dumesnil 403.2
Joined: 1. Idem - Portrait medallion of Jeanne D'Albret. Mother of Henry IV. Paris, 1597. Engraving, 15,5 x 10 cm, laid paper, signed in the plate "Tho. de Leu fe." (laid down on paper). Ref. Dumesnil 422.-- 2. Idem. After François Quesnel - Portrait of Louise de Lorraine. Engraving, 17 x 11,4 cm, laid paper, signed in plate "Tho. de Leu fe. F Quesnel". Ref. Dumesnil 441. (3 pcs)