Jeu de Patiene (sic). Puzzle aus 66 Teilen. Wohl Frankreich, um 1780. Handkolorierter Kupferstich, auf Holz aufgezogen. 31 x 22,5 cm. In grünem Pappschuber d. Zt., auf dem Vorderdeckel gestochenes ova…

Puzzle Jeu de Patiene (sic). Puzzle of 66 pieces. Probably France, around 1780. Hand-colored copperplate engraving, mounted on wood. 31 x 22.5 cm. In a green cardboard slipcase of the period, engraved oval label on the front cover, framed by a hand-drawn floral wreath in gouache (stained, occasional scribbles, small losses in the margins, overall signs of wear). The depiction shows a Cupid with a raised index finger, apparently giving advice to a woman kneeling before him beneath two arching rosebushes. - Old overpaste in the lower white margin. A few brown spots. The puzzle in excellent condition with bright and fine coloring. Jigsaw-puzzle consisting of 66 pieces (= complete). Handcolored engraving mounted on thin wood. Probably France around 1780. In cont. green paste-paper slip-case, mounted engraved oval label to front cover, framed by an original wash-colour wreath of flowers (slipcase with traces of wear, occasional scribbles, extremeties worn). - The image shows a cupido his fore-finger held up and obviously giving welcome (?) advice to a kneeling woman in front of him under two arch-shaped rose bushes. - Lower white margin with old paste-over. A few brown spots else fine. The jigsaw-puzzle in excellent condition with bright and delicate coloring. * This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books only) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books only) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.