Antique Costume Print Young Lady of Bulgaria Traditional Dress Jefferys, 1749
€ 285
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-14276-49
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 small marginal losses. Plate mark visible.
About this sheet
Antique Costume Print Young Lady of Bulgaria Traditional Dress Jefferys 1749
This elegant engraving portrays a young lady of Bulgaria in traditional dress, published by Thomas Jefferys in London in 1749. The work forms part of a broader series documenting European and Asian costumes.
The figure wears layered garments with a patterned bodice, flowing skirt, and distinctive headdress. The soft hand coloring in blues, pinks, and neutral tones enhances the graceful composition and highlights the intricate detailing.
These prints were admired for their depiction of regional identity and remain highly decorative and collectible today.
Condition: Good overall condition with age toning and light spotting. Minor edge wear and small marginal losses. Plate mark visible.
Framing tips: A dark or ebonized frame with a wide mat creates contrast and emphasizes the refined palette.
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.
