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William Curtis
Fig-marigold Showy, Mesembryanthem spectabile Plate 396

1797

$550
£413.45
€479.33
CA$767.89
A$860.07
CHF 447.52
MX$10,445.52
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DKK 3,576.45
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About the Item

Fig-marigold Showy, Mesembryanthem spectabile Plate 396 1797 Hand-colored etching Ed. 1st ed. 9 x 5.25 inches
  • Creator:
    William Curtis (1746 - 1799, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1797
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    1st EditionPrice: $550
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Columbia, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1976212325042

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