Madlle. Maria Mercandotti in Cendrillon. Engraving

by Rob't. Cooper fl. 1795-1836 after M.W. Sharp d. 1840 by Maria Mercandotti

$250 · Offered by J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians

262 x 170 mm. + good margins. Proof copy on India paper laid down to publisher's mat. Mercandotti is depicted full-length to left, in fourth position croisée, her back to the public, looking over her left shoulder; she wears a calf-length dress and a feathered headpiece.Slightly worn and foxed; small tear to right margin; publisher's mat laid down to heavy blue stock; remnants of mounting adhesive to verso. Chaffee

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