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David Roberts
Baalbec, Western Portico

1796-1864

$1,761.31
£1,300
€1,521.13
CA$2,426.33
A$2,717.33
CHF 1,417.86
MX$33,191.05
NOK 18,039.30
SEK 17,004.20
DKK 11,352.01

About the Item

First edition lithograph in stock Full plate: 79 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the first edition of David Roberts’ The Holy Land available. Published by F.G. Moon & Son, London 1842-49.
  • Creator:
    David Roberts (1796-1864, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1796-1864
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    19cmX12.5cmPrice: $1,761
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU52415455032

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