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Group of Three Antique Zoological Hand Colored Engravings

Circa 1760

$2,085
£1,572.10
€1,811.63
CA$2,892.46
A$3,240.98
CHF 1,687.06
MX$39,648.46
NOK 21,414.05
SEK 20,225.31
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About the Item

Historical group of three 18th century hand colored engravings, including two aquatic French images and an ornithological German image, all from the original folios. Presented in wood frames under glass.
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1760
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PX1E a,b,c1stDibs: LU1659216673722

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