Old Master

S. Chunegundis Augusta

This is an original engraving by Raphael Sadeler (1560-1628) The title of this work is "S. Chvenegvndis Avgvsta" Created and printed in circa 1600. Printed on an early laid paper the image measures 9 3/4X7 1/2 inches. Thread margins on the edges, Identified in typeset upper and lower margins.

Anna Comitissa De Bedford

This is an original copper engraving by Pierre Lombard (1613-1682) It is a portrait of "Anna Comitissa De Bedford", The wife of William the Fifth, Earl of Bedford.
This engraving circa 1660 was a copy of the Van Dyck painting at Woburn Abbey The platemark measures 13 7/8X9 1/2 inches. This engraving is tipped to a thicker mounting sheet with collectors annotations on the bottom.

Portrait of a Noblewoman

This is an original mezzotint by European artist Wallerand Vaillant (1623-1677) This is a portrait of a woman of wealth, it was created and printed circa 1670. The image measures 12 1/2X10 1/2 inches. It is plate signed in the lower right border. Vaillant was one of the first old master printmakers to use the technique of mezzotint. Printed on an early laid type paper.

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