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Fish, engraving with original hand-colouring, circa 1815

Circa 1815

About the Item

Fish and seahorse, engraving with original hand-colouring, circa 1815. From Bilderbuch Zum Nutzen und Vergnugen Der Jugend by Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747-1822), an encyclopaedic collection of Interesting Animals, Plants, Flowers, Fruits, Minerals, Costumes, Antiquities and other Interesting Objects published in multiple volumes between 1801 and 1815. 220mm by 170mm (platemark)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1815
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
    One small spot lower right corner - see photo.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NH40191stDibs: LU124426195252
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