Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE SATIRICAL COLOR ENGRAVING BY

ANTIQUE SATIRICAL COLOR ENGRAVING BY MATTHYS POOL - Matthys or Mattijs Pool, Dutch, 1670 to ca. 1734. A colored engraving on paper from the Monkeys Play in the World, from the collection of 15 of a series of 16 engravings with representations of daily scenes where people have been replaced by monkeys, wind trading, skating, sipping coffee. Colored with watercolor. Without the engraved title. Legends in French and Dutch, in the lower margin. Half is colored with watercolor. Framed. Provenance: a well preserved time capsule from the prestigious Decoration and Design Building D and D Building in New York City, a renowned trade hub for interior designers. Antique European Graphic Art Prints and Collectibles. Dimensions Frame 12 x 13 1/4 in. Image 6 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.