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Set of Three Antique Hand Colored Seashell Engravings

1760

$2,700
£2,086.22
€2,411.87
CA$3,815.30
A$4,279.11
CHF 2,240.90
MX$51,995.33
NOK 28,455.71
SEK 26,978.01
DKK 18,003.31

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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