Antique Costume Print Lady of Chio Greek Island Dress Jefferys, 1749
€ 345
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1749
Mapmaker / artist
Thomas Jefferys, London, 1749
Technique
Engraving with original hand color
Sheet size
32.1 × 24.9 cm (12.6 × 9.8 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14276-50
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Good condition with age-related toning and light spotting. Minor marginal wear and small losses. Plate mark visible.
About this sheet
Antique Costume Print Lady of Chio Greek Island Dress Jefferys 1749
This finely detailed engraving depicts a lady of Chio, an island in the archipelago, presented in traditional attire. Published by Thomas Jefferys in 1749, the print reflects European interest in Greek island culture.
The figure is adorned in a richly layered costume with embroidered apron and elaborate headpiece. The subtle hand coloring enhances the soft reds, creams, and greens, creating a harmonious and refined composition.
As part of an ethnographic series, this print combines artistic elegance with cultural insight.
Condition: Good condition with age-related toning and light spotting. Minor marginal wear and small losses. Plate mark visible.
Framing tips: A warm wood or black frame with a generous mat enhances the delicate details and vertical composition.
Special note: This is an original 18th-century engraving, not a reproduction. All items we offer are authentic period works of art over 100 years old. The print is sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be on scale with the original.
