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Saturday, 3 October 2026

Benigno Bossi, “Head of a Young Woman Facing Left with Her hand to Chin”, circa 1760

Benigno Bossi (1727–1792)

“Head of a Young Woman Facing Right with Her Hand to Her Chin” (descriptive title only), circa 1760

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching on fine laid paper with partial watermark and generously wide margins.

This is plate 14 from the series of 40 plates (including the frontispiece/title page), “Raccolta di teste inventate, disegnate e incise da B. Bossi” (Collection of heads created, drawn, and engraved by Benigno Bossi), published by Gioachino Bettalli and C Cont.a of Capello (as inscribed on the title plate).

The impression is strong, crisp and faultless. Aside from faint age toning at the outer edges, the sheet is in near pristine condition with no tears, holes, folds, abrasions, or stains.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 30.7 x 22.5 cm
• Platemark: 8.7 x 7.2 cm

In-Plate Lettering:

• Upper left: “Bossi. f.”
• Upper right: “14”

References:

• LeBlanc 64-103 (Charles Le Blanc, “Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant un dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations,” vol. 1, 1854, Paris, P. Jannet, p. 183, cat. nos. 64–103 [From the suite of 40 heads and sketches])
• Institutional Reference: For an authoritative description of this print series and verification of the 40-plate suite, see the regional collection archives of Lombardy (Lombardia Beni Culturali), under entry record C0060-00400 — https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/stampe/schede/C0060-00400/

Price & Shipping:

AU$274 (approximately US$190.64 / €169.34 / £143.98), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties and taxes (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility.

To acquire this exceptionally beautiful and rare etching in superb (museum quality) condition, please contact oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. Secure payment is handled via PayPal invoice for a smooth, protected transaction.