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Le Mouton de Barbarie, antique French 1760s sheep engraving

1765

$120
£90.68
€104.71
CA$167.68
A$186.06
CHF 97.46
MX$2,281.56
NOK 1,239.67
SEK 1,170.19
DKK 780.91
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'Le Mouton de Barbarie' Copper-line engraving, circa 1765 From Buffon's "Histoire Naturelle, Generale et Particuliere Avec la Description du Cabinet du Roi" which was published in Paris. Jacques E. De Seve was the principal artist commissioned by Comte de Buffon to illustrate his 'Histoire Naturelle..." 24cm by 18.5cm (sheet) 22cm by 17cm (platemark)
  • Creation Year:
    1765
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 7.29 in (18.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • After:
    Jacques de Seve (1742 - 1788)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Tiny pin hole on left hand edge of sheet. A couple of small faint spots top right corner.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: VW7841stDibs: LU124427450132

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