Two allegorical Figures

Lot n° 17
two engravings, including The Ocean, 1550, on laid paper, without watermark, a fine impression of Robert-Dumesnil's first state (of three), printing with many wiping marks and the guidelines clearly visible, trimmed outside the borderline, a few vertical flattened folds, the upper right corner disturbed, otherwise in good condition, framed; and The River Tiber, circa 1545-1570, on laid paper, watermark Fleur-de-Lys in Circle (Briquet 7317, circa 1566-75), a good but slightly later impression of Robert-Dumesnil's first state (of two), trimmed to or just outside the platemark, with the usual flattened vertical crease, a few pale stains, otherwise in good condition
Sheet 285 x 358 mm. (B. 97)
Sheet 336 x 551 mm. (B. 96)