Bidspirit auction | 🏛 Leopold II – Heraldic

🏛 Leopold II – Heraldic Engraving with Putti and Coat of Arms | 18th Century - Magnificent 18th-century engraving depicting the coat of arms of Leopold II (1747–1792), Archduke of Austria, King of Hungary and Bohemia, and Grand Duke of Tuscany. Two cherubs (putti) hold the crowned Habsburg coat of arms, surrounded by geometric and astronomical symbols on pedestals — an allegory of enlightenment, reason, and divine right. The reverse contains a manuscript note identifying Leopold II. A refined example of heraldic iconography combined with baroque artistic elements. Dimensions: 23 × 12 cm. Condition: Some edge wear and light staining as visible in the photos. Period: c. late 18th century Provenance: Private European collection Medium: Etching on laid paper