SEVEN ENGRAVINGS DEPICTING SCENES FROM FRENCH HISTORY, "TABLEAUX DES FRANCAIS",mid-18th century. Various artists & engravers. Group of seven framed steel engravings, depicting French historical scenes; consisting of Redition de la Ville de Calais, Couronnement de Charlamagne, Henry IV et Catherine De Medicis, Bataille de Bouvires, Siege d'Orleans, Courtoisie du Chevalier Bayard, and Le Siege de Beauvais. All identically framed in older black painted narrow moldings. (7 total). - Framed dimensions: 16 3/4 in. high x 20 5/8 in. wide. Estimate $150-250
The framing is vintage and quite worn. The engravings with foxing and general discoloration and some losses to paper. The glass is intact.
