Set of Three Antique Iberian Costume Engravings, Spain & Portugal, circa 1850
€ 475
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1850
Publisher
Aubert, Paris
Sheet size
27 × 19 cm (10.6 × 7.5 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14325-3, BG-14325-4, BG-14325-10
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
Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition with visible age-related foxing, spotting and toning, varying between the sheets and more pronounced in some areas. Minor marginal wear and traces from former binding are present. Please study the photographs carefully.
About this sheet
Decorative set of three original antique hand-colored engravings depicting traditional regional costumes from Spain and Portugal. Published in Paris by Aubert circa 1850 as part of the series “Les peuples peints par leurs Costumes.”
The set comprises:
1. Paysan de Soller (Majorque) – A peasant figure from Sóller on the island of Majorca, shown in traditional regional dress.
2. Conducteur de Marchandises de l’Alentejo (Portugal) – A goods carrier from the Alentejo region of Portugal, wearing characteristic local costume.
3. Curra de Séville – A woman from Seville depicted in colorful traditional Andalusian dress.
Finely engraved and enhanced with period hand coloring, the three prints provide a fascinating visual record of Iberian regional dress and social traditions during the mid-19th century.
Together, the engravings present an attractive cross-section of traditional Iberian costume, ranging from the more restrained regional clothing of Majorca and Portugal to the richly colored dress of Seville.
Their matching format, typography and complementary coloring make the three works particularly decorative when displayed together as a horizontal group.
SUBJECT: Spain, Portugal, Majorca, Seville, Alentejo, Traditional Costume, Ethnography
MEDIUM: Hand-colored engravings on paper
STYLE: Romantic
Original antique prints, not modern reproductions.
SOLD: As a set of three, unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only.
