Antique Costume Print Lady of Paros Traditional Dress Jefferys, 1749

€ 320

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-14276-56

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 overall condition with age toning and light spotting. Minor edge wear and marginal losses. Plate mark visible.

About this sheet

Antique Costume Print Lady of Paros Traditional Dress Jefferys 1749

This elegant engraving portrays a lady of Paros in traditional island dress. Published by Thomas Jefferys in London in 1749, the print forms part of a wider series documenting regional costumes.

The figure is depicted in layered garments with apron and veil, rendered in soft reds and neutrals. The delicate hand coloring and refined engraving create a balanced and graceful composition.

Such prints were widely collected for their ethnographic interest and remain timeless decorative works.

Condition: Good condition with age-related toning and light spotting. Minor edge wear and marginal losses. Plate mark visible.

Framing tips: A darker frame with a wide ivory mat enhances contrast and highlights the figure.

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.