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Antique Optica Print of Amsterdam from the Old Rampart, Netherlands, C.1760

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Antique print titled 'A view of Amsterdam tacken from the Old Rampart'. Beautiful view of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which were made to be viewed through a Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth. Artists and Engravers: Georg Balthasar Probst (1732 - 1801) was a German artist, engraver and publisher in Augsburg. Condition: Fair. Shows wear and soiling. Large stain, also affecting image. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: c.1760 Overall size: 45 x 33.5 cm. Image size: 40.5 x 26 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.19 in (33.5 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1760
  • Condition:
    Condition: Fair. Shows wear and soiling. Large stain, also affecting image. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-12672-11stDibs: LU3054329309282
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