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Set of Three Antique Hand Colored Seashell Engravings

1760

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$2,700
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£2,092.86
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€2,380.41
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CA$3,869.51
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A$4,242.80
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CHF 2,218.02
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MX$50,815.71
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NOK 27,979.81
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SEK 26,245.07
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DKK 17,783.13

About the Item

Historic set of three 18th century engravings hand painted in watercolor depicting seashell specimens in an early naturalist style. Presented under glass in wood frames.
  • Creation Year:
    1760
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 62441stDibs: LU1659211521912

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