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Antique Albertus Seba Pair 18th Century Hand-Colored Engravings Butterfly

$700per set
£519.43per set
€605.06per set
CA$974.41per set
A$1,085.09per set
CHF 564.73per set
MX$13,379per set
NOK 7,192.25per set
SEK 6,760.01per set
DKK 4,514.51per set
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About the Item

Rare pair of original hand-colored prints from Sir Albertus Seba's cabinet of natural curiosities. Prints come from published volumes in Amsterdam between 1734 and 1765. Condition is good.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 0.3 in (7.62 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1760
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Light foxing and marks to margins.
  • Seller Location:
    Washington, DC
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU106327532963

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