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Samuel Holden
Botanical Hand-Colored Engravings, Pair

19th Century

$850
£638.98
€740.78
CA$1,186.73
A$1,329.20
CHF 691.63
MX$16,143.08
NOK 8,768.09
SEK 8,273.35
DKK 5,527.24
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About the Item

Pair of Botanical Hand-Colored Engravings, 19th century, comprising: Samuel Holden (English, 1800-1860), "Mirabelia Floriabunda", signed and titled in plate and "Cyclogyne Canescens", titled in plate, painted gray wood frames. Each Image: 8.75" H x 5.75" W; frame: 17.5" H x 14" W. Provenance: From an Upper East Side Collection.
  • Creator:
    Samuel Holden (1800 - 1860, English)
  • Creation Year:
    19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
    Paper,Engraving
  • Movement & Style:
    Naturalistic
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Overall good condition, wear commensurate with age and use, yellowing, mat burn, minor foxing.
  • Gallery Location:
    Astoria, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1073101stDibs: LU2845216602722

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