Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE FRENCH COLORED ENGRAVING BY

ANTIQUE FRENCH COLORED ENGRAVING BY ETIENNE FESSARD - An antique French colored engraving of La Sculpture by Etienne Fessard, based on the original artwork by Charles-Andre van Loo. Part of a celebrated series depicting the liberal arts, the work features a youth in an artist's studio engaged in the carving of a classical marble bust. The lower margin includes a formal dedication to Madame de Pompadour alongside the coat of arms of the Marquise. Framed. Etienne Fessard, 1714 to 1777, a French draftsman and engraver, a master of book illustration, a member of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture. European Graphic Art Prints and Collectibles. Dimensions Overall size: Frame 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. Image 9 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.