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Framed Print & Ink Inscription, 'Portrait Of Charles IX' After Francois Clouet

Price realized
$110
Pre-sale estimate
$100 – $300
Hammer price
$90
Category
Fine Art
Sold
November 8, 2025
Sale
DAY 2- NOVEMBER 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

Print and inscription housed in a single frame, comprising: (one) lithograph on paper, "Carlo IX (Portrait of King Charles IX)," after the painting by Francois Clouet (French, c.1515-1572), originally attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger (Swiss/ German, c.1497-1543), designed by Gaetano Tubino (Italian, 1829-1896), printed by Salucci, sight: approx 8.25"h, 6"w; (one) ink inscription on laid paper, reading "par desir de Mr. Sten Sieur de Ley on bounit, Charles de Valois escrit ce 13PRI May 1559 ("for the sake of Mr. Sten, Lord of Laye, Charles de Valois wrote this May 13, 1559)," sight: approx 6.25"h, 5"w; the group with overall toning and foxing commensurate with age, overall: approx 12"h, 15.5"w, 2lbs

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.